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Sunan Ibn Majah #668

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 أَزْهَرُ بْنُ مَرْوَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا وُضِعَ الْعَشَاءُ وَأُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَابْدَءُوا بِالْعَشَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَتَعَشَّى ابْنُ عُمَرَ لَيْلَةً وَهُوَ يَسْمَعُ الإِقَامَةَ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If food is served and the Iqamah for prayer is given, then start with the food.” He said: "Ibn 'Umar ate dinner one night while he could hear the Iqamah."
Narrated by It was narrated from Nafi’ that Ibn ‘Umar said:

Context

Ibn 'Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that if food is served and the Iqamah for prayer is called, one should start with the food. This hadith underscores the importance of prioritizing sustenance while also maintaining the obligation of prayer.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by ensuring that we take care of our physical needs, such as eating, before engaging in prayer. It reminds us to balance our spiritual and physical responsibilities, especially during busy times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Eating Etiquette because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance on prioritizing food when it is served, even in the context of prayer.

PrayerEating Etiquette

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #668 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Nafi’ that Ibn ‘Umar said:.

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