What is Sunan Ibn Majah 622 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say when he bowed:, states: "“Subhana Rabbiyal-‘Azim (Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great)” three times, and when he prostrated he said: “Subhana Rabbiyal-A’la (Glory is to my Lord the Most High)” three times."

Is this hadith authentic?

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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Sunan Ibn Majah #622

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحٍ الْمِصْرِيُّ، أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَزْهَرِ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ بْنِ الْيَمَانِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ إِذَا رَكَعَ: ‏"‏ سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ ‏"‏ ‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ، وَإِذَا سَجَدَ قَالَ: ‏"‏ سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى ‏"‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ‏.‏

“Subhana Rabbiyal-‘Azim (Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great)” three times, and when he prostrated he said: “Subhana Rabbiyal-A’la (Glory is to my Lord the Most High)” three times.

Narrated by It was narrated from Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say when he bowed:

Context

In this hadith, Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed specific phrases during bowing and prostration in prayer. This highlights the importance of verbal expressions of glorification during worship, which enhances the spiritual experience.

Modern Application

In daily salah, incorporating these phrases can deepen one's connection to the prayer. Practicing the recommended supplications can enhance mindfulness and spiritual awareness during worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it details the specific actions and phrases the Prophet (ﷺ) used during prayer, serving as a model for believers.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct