What is Sunan Ibn Majah 685 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The prayer is severed by a woman, a dog and a donkey.”"

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

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Sunan Ibn Majah #685

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 جَمِيلُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَقْطَعُ الصَّلاَةَ الْمَرْأَةُ وَالْكَلْبُ وَالْحِمَارُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The prayer is severed by a woman, a dog and a donkey.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares an important teaching regarding the factors that can interrupt prayer. He mentions that the presence of a woman, a dog, or a donkey can sever the prayer. This hadith serves to inform the community about maintaining focus and the conditions necessary for prayer.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can be seen as a reminder to create a conducive environment for prayer. Muslims may seek to minimize distractions and ensure that their prayer space is free from interruptions, fostering a deeper connection during their worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it outlines specific elements that can disrupt the act of prayer, emphasizing the need for awareness and focus during worship.

Prayer