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

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 900 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 Mas’ud that for the two Rak’ah after Maghrib, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite:, states: "“Say: O you disbelievers!” and “Say: He is Allah the One.” [Al- Ikhlas (112)]"

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ الأَزْهَرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ وَاقِدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُؤَمَّلِ بْنِ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا بَدَلُ بْنُ الْمُحَبَّرِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ بَهْدَلَةَ، عَنْ زِرٍّ، وَأَبِي، وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي الرَّكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ صَلاَةِ الْمَغْرِبِ ‏{قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ‏}‏ وَ ‏{قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ }‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Say: O you disbelievers!” and “Say: He is Allah the One.” [Al- Ikhlas (112)]

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that for the two Rak’ah after Maghrib, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite:

Context

This narration describes the specific recitations the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would make in the two Rak'ahs after Maghrib prayer. This highlights the importance of specific supplications and the structure of prayer, encouraging consistency in worship practices.

Modern Application

In contemporary prayer practices, adhering to the recitations taught by the Prophet (ﷺ) can enhance the spiritual experience and connection with Allah during prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it details specific actions and recitations during the prayer.

Prayer