Sunan Ibn Majah #1083

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ جَعْدَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ هَانِئٍ بِنْتِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَسْمَعُ قِرَاءَةَ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ بِاللَّيْلِ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَرِيشِي ‏.‏
“I used to hear the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting at night when I was on the roof of my house.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Umm Hani’ bint Abi Talib said:

Context

Umm Hani’ bint Abi Talib shares her experience of hearing the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reciting the Quran at night. This illustrates the Prophet's dedication to spiritual reflection and the importance of engaging with the Quran. His nighttime recitation serves as a model for believers to incorporate the Quran into their nightly routines.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims find solace and guidance in reading the Quran at night. This practice not only fosters a deeper connection with their faith but also encourages reflection and tranquility in their lives, especially during the quiet hours of the night.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Spiritual Reflection because it highlights the significance of reciting the Quran and the spiritual benefits derived from such reflections.

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This hadith is #1083 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Umm Hani’ bint Abi Talib said:.

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