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Sahih Muslim #929

The Book of Prayers
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سِمَاكُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ إِنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي الْفَجْرِ بِـ ‏{‏ ق وَالْقُرْآنِ الْمَجِيدِ‏}‏ وَكَانَ صَلاَتُهُ بَعْدُ تَخْفِيفًا ‏.‏
The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in the morning prayer" Qaf. By the Glorious Quran." and his prayer afterward shortened.
Narrated by Jabir b. Samura reported:

Context

This hadith recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would recite specific verses during the Fajr prayer, indicating the significance of certain Quranic passages in worship. It emphasizes the balance between recitation and the length of prayer, showcasing the Prophet's approach to worship.

Modern Application

In modern worship practices, this hadith encourages individuals to find a balance in their prayers, ensuring that they engage meaningfully with the Quran while maintaining a manageable duration for their daily prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of reciting specific verses during prayer.

PrayerProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #929 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Samura reported:.

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