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

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 837 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to deliver two sermons, and he would sit briefly between the two. (One of the narrators) Bishr added:, states: "“While he was standing.”"

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنْبَأَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ خَلَفٍ أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَخْطُبُ خُطْبَتَيْنِ يَجْلِسُ بَيْنَهُمَا جَلْسَةً ‏.‏ زَادَ بِشْرٌ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ ‏.‏

“While he was standing.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to deliver two sermons, and he would sit briefly between the two. (One of the narrators) Bishr added:

Context

In this narration, Ibn ‘Umar describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivering two sermons during Friday prayers, with a brief pause in between. This practice highlights the importance of effective communication and engagement during communal worship, ensuring that the congregation is attentive and informed.

Modern Application

In modern Friday prayers, this practice can be observed as a way to enhance the delivery of sermons. It encourages imams to engage their congregations effectively, ensuring that the messages are clear and impactful.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it outlines the structure of the Friday sermon as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)