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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 926 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 926 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by Qutba b. Malik reported:, states: "I said prayer and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led it and he recited" Qaf. (I.). By the Glorious Qur'an," till he recited" and the tall palm trees" (l. 10). I wanted to repeat it but I could not follow…"

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 أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، فُضَيْلُ بْنُ حُسَيْنٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ عِلاَقَةَ، عَنْ قُطْبَةَ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ وَصَلَّى بِنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَرَأَ ‏{‏ ق وَالْقُرْآنِ الْمَجِيدِ‏}‏ حَتَّى قَرَأَ ‏{‏ وَالنَّخْلَ بَاسِقَاتٍ‏}‏ قَالَ فَجَعَلْتُ أُرَدِّدُهَا وَلاَ أَدْرِي مَا قَالَ ‏.‏

I said prayer and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led it and he recited" Qaf. (I.). By the Glorious Qur'an," till he recited" and the tall palm trees" (l. 10). I wanted to repeat it but I could not follow its significance.

Narrated by Qutba b. Malik reported:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet (ﷺ) led a prayer and recited a specific verse from the Qur'an. The experience of trying to repeat the verse reflects the challenge of understanding and following the recitation. This moment underscores the importance of attentiveness and engagement in prayer. The takeaway is that prayer is not just a ritual but a profound spiritual experience.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to engage fully in their spiritual practices. It serves as a reminder to be present and attentive during moments of worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the significance of attentiveness and engagement during prayer.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct