Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 802 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 802 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by Abdullah b. Mas'ud reported:, states: "We were sitting with the Apostle (ﷺ) in prayer, and the rest of the hadith is the same as narrated by Mansur He (also said): After (reciting tashahud) he may choose any prayer."

The Book of Prayers

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا إِذَا جَلَسْنَا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ مَنْصُورٍ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ ثُمَّ يَتَخَيَّرُ بَعْدُ مِنَ الدُّعَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

We were sitting with the Apostle (ﷺ) in prayer, and the rest of the hadith is the same as narrated by Mansur He (also said): After (reciting tashahud) he may choose any prayer.

Narrated by Abdullah b. Mas'ud reported:

Context

This hadith illustrates the practice of making personal supplications after the formal prayer. It indicates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encouraged his companions to express their needs and desires to Allah in their own words, emphasizing the personal connection between the worshipper and the Creator.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this hadith serves as a reminder that personal prayers can be made after obligatory prayers. It encourages believers to communicate their thoughts and feelings to Allah, enhancing their spiritual connection and personal reflection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the importance of personal supplication in the context of formal worship.

Prayer