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 434 in the Book of The Book of the Prayer.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 434 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that:, states: "The Messeenger of Allah said: "Whoever catches one Rak'ah of the Subh before the sun rises, then he has caught it, and whoever catches one Rak'ah of the 'Asr before the sun sets, then he has caught it…"

The Book of the Prayer

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ السَّرْحِ، وَحَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى الْمِصْرِيَّانِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَدْرَكَ مِنَ الصُّبْحِ رَكْعَةً قَبْلَ أَنْ تَطْلُعَ الشَّمْسُ فَقَدْ أَدْرَكَهَا وَمَنْ أَدْرَكَ مِنَ الْعَصْرِ رَكْعَةً قَبْلَ أَنْ تَغِيبَ الشَّمْسُ فَقَدْ أَدْرَكَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا جَمِيلُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

The Messeenger of Allah said: "Whoever catches one Rak'ah of the Subh before the sun rises, then he has caught it, and whoever catches one Rak'ah of the 'Asr before the sun sets, then he has caught it." (Sahih)Another chain with similar wording.

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explains the significance of catching a Rak'ah of prayer. He states that if one catches a Rak'ah of the Fajr prayer before sunrise or the 'Asr prayer before sunset, they have successfully performed that prayer. This highlights the importance of timing in prayer and encourages believers to be attentive to their prayer schedules.

Modern Application

For many Muslims, this hadith serves as motivation to ensure they are on time for their prayers, especially Fajr and 'Asr. By being mindful of prayer times, individuals can enhance their spiritual connection and discipline in daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of timing in performing the Fajr and 'Asr prayers, encouraging believers to prioritize their prayer schedules.

Prayer