What is Sunan Ibn Majah 926 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr with seven or five Rak’ah, and he would not say Salam or speak in between them.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 926 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #926

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them

Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ زُهَيْرٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يُوتِرُ بِسَبْعٍ أَوْ بِخَمْسٍ لاَ يَفْصِلُ بَيْنَهُنَّ بِتَسْلِيمٍ وَلاَ كَلاَمٍ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr with seven or five Rak’ah, and he would not say Salam or speak in between them.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:

Context

Umm Salamah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would perform Witr prayer with either five or seven Rak'ahs without any breaks in between. This practice showcases the flexibility and structure of prayer, allowing for variation while maintaining the essence of worship.

Modern Application

In daily salah, understanding the practice of Witr prayer can enhance one's spiritual routine. It encourages individuals to engage in additional prayer while maintaining focus and continuity in their worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides insight into the practice of Witr prayer, an important aspect of nightly worship.

Prayer