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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1085 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1085 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them) states: "It was narrated from Hudhaifah that the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed, and when he recited a Verse which mentioned mercy, he would ask for mercy; when he recited a Verse that mentioned punishment he would pray f…"

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ بْنِ الأَحْنَفِ، عَنْ صِلَةَ بْنِ زُفَرَ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ صَلَّى فَكَانَ إِذَا مَرَّ بِآيَةِ رَحْمَةٍ سَأَلَ وَإِذَا مَرَّ بِآيَةِ عَذَابٍ اسْتَجَارَ وَإِذَا مَرَّ بِآيَةٍ فِيهَا تَنْزِيهٌ لِلَّهِ سَبَّحَ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Hudhaifah that the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed, and when he recited a Verse which mentioned mercy, he would ask for mercy; when he recited a Verse that mentioned punishment he would pray for deliverance from it; and when he recited a Verse that mentioned the Tanzih of Allah, he would glorify Him.

Context

Hudhaifah narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated the importance of supplication during prayer. He would ask for mercy when reciting verses of mercy and seek refuge from punishment when reciting verses of punishment. This practice illustrates the profound connection between prayer, reflection, and supplication in a Muslim's life.

Modern Application

In daily prayers, Muslims can incorporate this practice by being mindful of the verses they recite and actively engaging in supplication. This approach can deepen their spiritual experience and foster a greater sense of connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it highlights the significance of invoking Allah's mercy and seeking refuge through prayer.

Prayer Supplication