What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1238 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals) states: "It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said Takbir four times."

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 1238 in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals.

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Chapters Regarding Funerals

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 هِشَامٍ الرِّفَاعِيُّ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ الْيَمَانِ، عَنِ الْمِنْهَالِ بْنِ خَلِيفَةَ، عَنْ حَجَّاجٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَبَّرَ أَرْبَعًا ‏.‏

It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said Takbir four times.

Context

Ibn 'Abbas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of performing Takbir four times during prayer. This practice is integral to the Islamic prayer ritual and serves as a reminder of the significance of glorifying Allah. The repetition of Takbir enhances the spiritual atmosphere and helps believers focus on their worship.

Modern Application

In daily Salah, the practice of saying Takbir four times serves as a moment of reflection and connection with Allah. It allows Muslims to center their thoughts and intentions before engaging in prayer, fostering a deeper spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights a specific action within the prayer ritual that is essential for proper worship as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Prayer