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

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 665 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said:, states: "“I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) departing to his right and to his left when he finished the prayer.”"

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 بِشْرُ بْنُ هِلاَلٍ الصَّوَّافُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، عَنْ حُسَيْنٍ الْمُعَلِّمِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَنْفَتِلُ عَنْ يَمِينِهِ وَعَنْ يَسَارِهِ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏

“I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) departing to his right and to his left when he finished the prayer.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said:

Context

In this narration, it is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would turn to his right and left after finishing his prayer. This practice illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) mannerisms and the importance of acknowledging those around him after worship.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to engage with their community after prayer, promoting social interaction and connection among worshippers. It serves as a reminder to foster a sense of community within the mosque.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of acknowledging others after prayer, emphasizing the importance of community in worship.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct