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Sahih Muslim #757

The Book of Prayers
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَعُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ إِذَا سَمِعَ النِّدَاءَ بِالصَّلاَةِ ذَهَبَ حَتَّى يَكُونَ مَكَانَ الرَّوْحَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ سُلَيْمَانُ فَسَأَلْتُهُ عَنِ الرَّوْحَاءِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ هِيَ مِنَ الْمَدِينَةِ سِتَّةٌ وَثَلاَثُونَ مِيلاً ‏.‏
When Satan hears the call to prayer, he runs away to a distance like that of Rauha. Sulaimin said: I asked him about Rauha. He replied: It is at a distance of thirty-six miles from Medina.
Narrated by Abu Sufyan reported it on the authority of Jabir that he had heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the influence of Satan during the call to prayer. He mentions that when Satan hears the adhan, he flees to a distance, indicating the power of prayer and its ability to repel negative influences. This highlights the significance of prayer as a means of spiritual protection and connection with Allah.

Modern Application

In daily life, this teaching serves as a reminder of the importance of prayer in overcoming distractions and negative thoughts. Regular prayer can help individuals find peace and focus, reinforcing their spiritual resilience against life's challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Satanic Influence because it illustrates the protective power of prayer against negative forces.

PrayerSatanic Influence

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This hadith is #757 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sufyan reported it on the authority of Jabir that he had heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say:.

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