What is Sunan Ibn Majah 653 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them) states: "It was narrated from Hisham bin ‘Urwah, from his father, from ‘Aishah, that the Messenger of Allah (saW) used to say one Salam, to the front."

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 653 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #653

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 هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الصَّنْعَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يُسَلِّمُ تَسْلِيمَةً وَاحِدَةً تِلْقَاءَ وَجْهِهِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Hisham bin ‘Urwah, from his father, from ‘Aishah, that the Messenger of Allah (saW) used to say one Salam, to the front.

Context

In this hadith, narrated by Aisha, we learn about the way the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would greet the congregation after prayer. He would offer a single Salam, directed towards the front, which emphasizes simplicity and clarity in communication. This practice reflects the importance of maintaining a clear and direct approach in religious rituals.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages us to be straightforward in our greetings and interactions, fostering a sense of community and connection. Whether in a religious setting or daily life, a simple greeting can create a welcoming atmosphere.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it describes a specific action performed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during the prayer ritual.

Prayer