Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 683 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 683 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The prayer is severed by a black dog and a woman who has reached the age of menstruation.”"

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ الْبَاهِلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا جَابِرُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَقْطَعُ الصَّلاَةَ الْكَلْبُ الأَسْوَدُ، وَالْمَرْأَةُ الْحَائِضُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The prayer is severed by a black dog and a woman who has reached the age of menstruation.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas, this hadith discusses elements that can interrupt prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that a black dog and a menstruating woman can sever the prayer. This teaching serves to inform worshippers about potential distractions and the importance of maintaining focus during prayer.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this principle encourages us to be aware of our surroundings and minimize distractions. Understanding what can interrupt our prayer helps us create a more conducive environment for worship, allowing for deeper concentration and connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it identifies specific elements that can disrupt the act of prayer.

Prayer