What is Sahih Muslim 925 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by 'Amr b. Huwairith reported:, states: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recite in the morning prayer" Wa'l-lail-i-idhd 'As'asa" (ixxxi. 17)."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 925 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #925

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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ بِشْرٍ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ سَرِيعٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ فِي الْفَجْرِ ‏{‏ وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا عَسْعَسَ‏}‏

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recite in the morning prayer" Wa'l-lail-i-idhd 'As'asa" (ixxxi. 17).

Narrated by 'Amr b. Huwairith reported:

Context

This hadith recounts an instance where 'Amr b. Huwairith heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reciting a specific verse during the Fajr prayer. This highlights the practice of reciting certain verses in prayers, which can enhance the spiritual experience of worship.

Modern Application

In daily prayers, many Muslims strive to recite verses that resonate with them, enhancing their focus and connection during Salah. This practice can help individuals feel more engaged and spiritually uplifted during their prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the practice of reciting Quranic verses during the Fajr prayer, emphasizing the significance of the recitation in enhancing the prayer experience.

Prayer