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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 904 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 904 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by 'A'isha reported that so far as these words of (Allah) Glorious and High are concerned:, states: "" And utter not thy prayer loudly, not be low in it" (xvii. 110) relate to supplication (du'a')."

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، فِي قَوْلِهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏{‏ وَلاَ تَجْهَرْ بِصَلاَتِكَ وَلاَ تُخَافِتْ بِهَا‏}‏ قَالَتْ أُنْزِلَ هَذَا فِي الدُّعَاءِ ‏.‏

" And utter not thy prayer loudly, not be low in it" (xvii. 110) relate to supplication (du'a').

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that so far as these words of (Allah) Glorious and High are concerned:

Context

This hadith explains the proper manner of supplication as indicated by the verse from the Quran. A'isha clarifies that the guidance pertains to the way one should invoke Allah, neither too loud nor too soft. This highlights the balance in worship and the importance of sincerity in one's prayers.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this principle encourages individuals to find a personal balance in their spiritual practices. Whether in private or communal settings, being mindful of one's tone during supplication can enhance the sincerity and focus of the prayer.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it provides insight into the etiquette of making du'a, emphasizing the importance of moderation in one's approach to prayer.

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Say, "Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call - to Him belong the best names." And do not recite [too] loudly in your prayer or [too] quietly but seek between that an [intermediate] way.

أَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ لِدُلُوكِ ٱلشَّمْسِ إِلَىٰ غَسَقِ ٱلَّيْلِ وَقُرْءَانَ ٱلْفَجْرِ ۖ إِنَّ قُرْءَانَ ٱلْفَجْرِ كَانَ مَشْهُودًۭا

Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

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ٱدْعُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ تَضَرُّعًۭا وَخُفْيَةً ۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُعْتَدِينَ

Call upon your Lord in humility and privately; indeed, He does not like transgressors.

وَٱذْكُر رَّبَّكَ فِى نَفْسِكَ تَضَرُّعًۭا وَخِيفَةًۭ وَدُونَ ٱلْجَهْرِ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْلِ بِٱلْغُدُوِّ وَٱلْءَاصَالِ وَلَا تَكُن مِّنَ ٱلْغَٰفِلِينَ

And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. And do not be among the heedless.

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Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle prayer and stand before Allah, devoutly obedient.

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This hadith is #904 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha reported that so far as these words of (Allah) Glorious and High are concerned:.

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