"They were commanded to say the tasbih thirty-three times following the prayer, and to say the tahmid thirty-three times, and to say the takbir thirty-four times, then a man from among the Ansar was told in a dream: 'Did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) command you to say the tasbih thirty-three times following the prayer, and to say the tahmid thirty-three times, and to say the takbir thirty-four times?' He said: 'Yes.' 'Instead of that, say each one twenty-five times, and include the tahlil among them.' The next morning he came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and told him about that, and he said: 'Do that.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Zaid bin Thabit said:
Context
In this hadith, Zaid bin Thabit narrates a command given to the companions regarding the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) after each prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed them to engage in specific phrases of glorification, praise, and exaltation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a connection with Allah through these acts of worship. The addition of a dream that suggested a modification to the number of repetitions shows the flexibility and adaptability in practice.
Modern Application
In today's fast-paced world, incorporating dhikr into our daily routines can provide a sense of peace and mindfulness. After each prayer, taking a moment to engage in these remembrances can help center our thoughts and strengthen our spiritual connection, reminding us of our purpose and gratitude.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the prescribed acts of remembrance following prayer, showcasing the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) on maintaining spiritual mindfulness.
Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in prayer] almost two thirds of the night or half of it or a third of it, and [so do] a group of those with you. And Allah determines [the extent of] the night and the day. He has known that you [Muslims] will not be able to do it and has turned to you in forgiveness, so recite what is easy [for you] of the Qur'an. He has known that there will be among you those who are ill and others traveling throughout the land seeking [something] of the bounty of Allah and others fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakah and loan Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.
So be patient over what they say and exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting; and during periods of the night [exalt Him] and at the ends of the day, that you may be satisfied.
This hadith is #1352 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer). It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated that Zaid bin Thabit said:.
