Sunan Ibn Majah #716
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith speaks about a future time when people will struggle to find an Imam to lead them in prayer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns of a potential spiritual void where the community may lack guidance in their worship practices. This situation emphasizes the importance of leadership and community in maintaining religious observance.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this can be reflected in the importance of community engagement and support in religious practices. Ensuring that there are knowledgeable individuals to lead prayers fosters a stronger community and encourages collective worship.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it addresses the communal aspect of prayer and the need for leadership in worship.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #716 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Salamah bint Hurr, the sister of Kharashah, said:.