Sahih Muslim #922
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri, it is described how during the noon prayer, individuals would go to al-Baqi' to relieve themselves before returning to join the prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was known to prolong the first rak'ah, allowing time for people to complete their needs. This highlights the importance of accommodating the needs of the community during worship.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith emphasizes the importance of being considerate during communal prayers. Leaders and participants should be mindful of others' needs, allowing sufficient time for everyone to prepare for prayer without feeling rushed.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it illustrates the practice of ensuring one is purified before prayer and the communal aspect of worship.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #922 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported:.