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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 987 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 987 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by 'A'isha reported:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him') often said while bowing and prostrating himself:" Glory be to Thee, O Allah, our Lord, and praise be to Thee, O Allah, forgive me," thus complying with…"

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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ زُهَيْرٌ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الضُّحَى، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُكْثِرُ أَنْ يَقُولَ فِي رُكُوعِهِ وَسُجُودِهِ ‏ "‏ سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَتَأَوَّلُ الْقُرْآنَ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him') often said while bowing and prostrating himself:" Glory be to Thee, O Allah, our Lord, and praise be to Thee, O Allah, forgive me," thus complying with the (command in) the Qur'an.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'A'isha, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is described as frequently reciting a specific supplication during his bowing and prostration in prayer. This practice reflects his adherence to the commands found in the Qur'an, emphasizing the importance of glorifying Allah and seeking forgiveness. The takeaway is the significance of incorporating heartfelt supplications into one's prayers.

Modern Application

In daily salah, Muslims can adopt the practice of reciting personal supplications while in rukuh and sujud, enhancing their connection with Allah. This approach encourages mindfulness and sincerity in prayer, allowing individuals to express their gratitude and seek forgiveness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of making specific supplications during prayer.

Prayer Supplication