Sunan Ibn Majah #994
Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them
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 عَبْدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ صَلَّى بِأَصْحَابِهِ صَلاَةَ الْخَوْفِ فَرَكَعَ بِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ سَجَدَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَالصَّفُّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُ وَالآخَرُونَ قِيَامٌ حَتَّى إِذَا نَهَضَ سَجَدَ أُولَئِكَ بِأَنْفُسِهِمْ سَجْدَتَيْنِ ثُمَّ تَأَخَّرَ الصَّفُّ الْمُقَدَّمُ حَتَّى قَامُوا مُقَامَ أُولَئِكَ وَتَخَلَّلَ أُولَئِكَ حَتَّى قَامُوا مُقَامَ الصَّفِّ الْمُقَدَّمِ فَرَكَعَ بِهِمُ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ سَجَدَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَالصَّفُّ الَّذِي يَلُونَهُ فَلَمَّا رَفَعُوا رُءُوسَهُمْ سَجَدَ أُولَئِكَ سَجْدَتَيْنِ فَكُلُّهُمْ قَدْ رَكَعَ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَسَجَدَتْ طَائِفَةٌ بِأَنْفُسِهِمْ سَجْدَتَيْنِ وَكَانَ الْعَدُوُّ مِمَّا يَلِي الْقِبْلَةَ .
It was
narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) led
his
Companions in the fear prayer. He led them all in bowing, then the
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and the row nearest him prostrated, and the
others stood up, then when he stood up, they prostrated twice by
themselves. Then the front row moved back and took their place, and
they moved forward until they formed the front row. Then the Prophet
(ﷺ) led them all in bowing, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and
the row nearest to him prostrated, and when they raised their heads,
the others prostrated twice. So all of them bowed with the Prophet
(ﷺ) and some of them prostrated by themselves, and the enemy was in
the direction of the Qiblah.
Context
This hadith describes a specific instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) led his companions in the fear prayer, a special prayer performed during times of danger or threat. The Prophet's method of conducting this prayer, where rows of worshippers alternated between bowing and prostrating, illustrates the flexibility and adaptability of Islamic practices in response to circumstances.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith can inspire Muslims to adapt their prayer practices during challenging situations, such as in times of crisis or uncertainty. It encourages the community to maintain their connection to prayer while being mindful of their surroundings and safety.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's practical approach to prayer in challenging circumstances and his leadership in worship.
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And when you are among them and lead them in prayer, let a group of them stand [in prayer] with you and let them carry their arms. And when they have prostrated, let them be [in position] behind you and have the other group come forward which has not [yet] prayed and let them pray with you, taking precaution and carrying their arms. Those who disbelieve wish that you would neglect your weapons and your baggage so they could come down upon you in one [single] attack. But there is no blame upon you, if you are troubled by rain or are ill, for putting down your arms, but take precaution. Indeed, Allah has prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment.
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And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.
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This hadith is #994 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Sahih.