Sunan Ibn Majah #699

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ حَكِيمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو قُتَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، وَإِسْرَائِيلُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُفَقِّعْ أَصَابِعَكَ وَأَنْتَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Do not crack your fingers during the prayer.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith, narrated by 'Ali, addresses a specific behavior during prayer: cracking one's fingers. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against this action, which may distract the worshipper and disrupt their focus. This guidance serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining concentration and respect during prayer.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this principle encourages us to remain mindful of our actions. Avoiding distractions, such as fidgeting or cracking fingers, helps us to maintain focus on our prayers and the connection with Allah, enhancing the spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides guidance on maintaining proper behavior during prayer.

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This hadith is #699 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 ‘Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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