What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1058 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“After each two Rak’ah there should be the Taslim.”"

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 Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1058 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #1058

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ السَّعْدِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فِي كُلِّ رَكْعَتَيْنِ تَسْلِيمَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“After each two Rak’ah there should be the Taslim.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructs that after every two Rak’ahs of prayer, one should perform Taslim. This practice is significant as it marks the completion of a unit of prayer, allowing for a moment of reflection and connection with Allah. It serves as a reminder of the structure and discipline within Islamic worship.

Modern Application

In voluntary prayers today, many Muslims incorporate the Taslim after every two Rak’ahs, reinforcing the rhythm and structure of their prayers. This practice helps maintain focus and mindfulness during worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides guidance on the structure of prayer, specifically regarding the Taslim after each set of two Rak’ahs.

Prayer