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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 852 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 852 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by This hadith is transmitted by Sahl b. Sa'd in the same way as narrated by Malik, with the exception of these words:, states: "" Abu Bakr lifted his hands and praised Allah and retraced his (steps) till he stood in a row.""

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ أَبِي حَازِمٍ - وَقَالَ قُتَيْبَةُ حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْقَارِيُّ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ مَالِكٍ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِهِمَا فَرَفَعَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ يَدَيْهِ فَحَمِدَ اللَّهَ وَرَجَعَ الْقَهْقَرَى وَرَاءَهُ حَتَّى قَامَ فِي الصَّفِّ ‏.‏

" Abu Bakr lifted his hands and praised Allah and retraced his (steps) till he stood in a row."

Narrated by This hadith is transmitted by Sahl b. Sa'd in the same way as narrated by Malik, with the exception of these words:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Bakr is observed lifting his hands in praise of Allah before stepping back to join the prayer row. This act reflects the importance of humility and reverence in prayer, showcasing the proper conduct expected during congregational worship. The takeaway emphasizes the significance of maintaining order and respect in communal prayers.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of humility and respect in communal activities, such as group prayers or gatherings. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their actions and to maintain decorum, ensuring that everyone feels included and respected.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the proper behavior and respect that should be exhibited during communal worship.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct