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Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 52-55 Chapter 13: The Proof of Those Who Say That the Basmalah Should Not Be Recited Aloud . Anas reported: I observed prayer along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and with Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman (may Allah be pleased with all of them), but I never heard any one of them reciting Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim loudly. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 52 ) Shu'ba reported it with the same chain of transmitters with the addition of these words: "I said to Qatada: Did you hear it from Anas? He replied in the affirmative and added: We had inquired of him about it." ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 53 ) 'Abda reported: 'Umar b. al-Khattab used to recite loudly these words: Subhanak Allahumma wa bi hamdika wa tabarakasmuka wa ta'ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghairuka [Glory to Thee,O Allah, and Thine is the Praise, and Blessed is Thy Name. and Exalted is Thy Majesty, and there is no other object of worship beside T...

Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 37-48 Chapter 11: It Is Obligatory To Recite Al-Fatihah In Every Rak'ah; If A Person Cannot Recite Al-Fatihah Or Cannot Learn It, Then He Should Recite Whatever Else He Can Manage . 'Ubada b. as-Samit reported from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him): He who does not recite Fatihat al-Kitab is not credited with having observed the prayer. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 37 ) Ubada b. as-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: He who does not recite Umm al-Qur'an is not credited with having observed the prayer. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 38 ) Mahmud b. al-Rabi', on whose face the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) squirted water from the well, reported on the authority of 'Ubada b. as- Samit that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: He who does not recite Umm al-Qur'an is not credited with having observed prayer. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 39 ) This hadith has also been transmitte...

Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 3 - Hadith 83-89   Chapter 15: A menstruating woman is obliged to make up missed fasts but not prayers .   Mu'adha reported:   A woman asked 'A'isha: Should one amongst us complete prayers abandoned during the period of menses? 'A'isha said: Are you a Haruriya? When any one of us during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in her menses (and abandoned prayer) she was not required to complete them. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 3 - Hadith 83 )   It is reported from Mu'adha that she asked 'A'isha:   Should a menstruating woman complete the prayer (abandoned during the menstrual period)? 'A'isha said: Are you a Hurariya? The wives of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) have had their monthly courses, (but) did he order them to make compensation (for the abandoned prayers)? Muhammad b. Ja'far said: (Compensation) denotes their completion. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 3 - Hadith 84 )   Mu'adha said:   I asked '...

Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 3 - Hadith 75-82   Chapter 14: The ghusl and the prayer of a woman who is suffering prolonged vaginal bleeding (istihadah) .   'A'isha reported:   Fatimah b. Abu Hubaish came to the Apostle (ﷺ) and said: I am a woman whose blood keeps flowing (even after the menstruation period). I am never purified; should I, therefore, abandon prayer? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Not at all, for that is only a vein, and is not a menstruation, so when menstruation comes, abandon prayer, and when it ends wash the blood from yourself and then pray. ( Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 3 - Hadith 75 )   The hadith narrated by Waki' and with its chain of narrators has been transmitted on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa, but in the hadith narrated by Qutaiba on the authority of Jarir, the words are:   "There came Fatimah b. Abu Hubaish, b. 'Abd al-Muttalib b. Asad, and she was a woman amongst us," and in the hadith of Hammid b. Zaid there is an addition ...

Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 29-31   It is reported on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas that Mu'adh said:   The Messenger of Allah sent me (as a governor of Yemen) and (at the time of departure) instructed me thus: You will soon find yourself in a community one among the people of the Book, so first call them to testify that there is no god but Allah, that I (Muhammad) am the messenger of Allah, and if they accept this, then tell them Allah has enjoined upon them five prayers during the day and the night and if they accept it, then tell them that Allah has made Zakat obligatory for them that it should be collected from the rich and distributed among the poor, and if they agree to it don't pick up (as a share of Zakat) the best of their wealths. Beware of the supplication of the oppressed for there is no barrier between him and Allah. ( Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 29 )   The above hadith has been mentioned with a different chain with a slightly different wording at the beginni...

Sahih Muslim Book 1 – Hadith 8 - 9   It is reported on the authority of Talha b. 'Ubaidullah that a person with dishevelled hair, one of the people of Nejd, came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). We heard the humming of his voice but could not fully discern what he had been saying, till he came nigh to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). It was then (disclosed to us) that he was asking questions pertaining to Islam. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:   Five prayers during the day and the night. (Upon this he said: Am I obliged to say any other (prayer) besides these? He (the Holy Prophet, ) said: No, but whatever you observe voluntarily, out of your own free will, and the fasts of Ramadan. The inquirer said: Am I obliged to do anything else besides this? He (the Holy Prophet) said: No, but whatever you do out of your own free will. And the Messenger of Allah told him about the Zakat (poor-rate). The inquirer said: Am I obliged to pay anything else besides this? He (the Holy Prophet...

  Isra’ and Mi’raj, also known as the Night Journey, is a cornerstone of Islamic faith, signifying a transformative experience for  Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) . This two-part journey, believed to have occurred roughly a year before the Hijrah (migration), holds immense significance for Muslims, serving as a powerful testament to the  Prophet’s unwavering faith  and a wellspring of inspiration. The Journey Unfolds: Unveiling Isra’ and Mi’raj through Hadith While  the Quran  doesn’t explicitly mention the event, it finds rich detail in Hadith collections, considered the sayings and teachings of  Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) . Here’s a deeper exploration from two of the most revered Sahih collections: Sahih Bukhari:  Delving into  Sahih Bukhari  narrations, we discover that the  Prophet (PBUH)  was miraculously transported on a winged creature called Buraq from the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Makkah to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusal...

  The stillness of the night holds a unique charm for the believer. It’s a time for quiet reflection, deep devotion, and a powerful connection with the Divine. In this sacred space emerges Tahajjud prayer, a voluntary night prayer that offers immense spiritual rewards. Sahih Muslim , one of the most trusted collections of Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) sayings and teachings, sheds light on the significance and beauty of Tahajjud. Here, we embark on a journey to understand this special prayer: The Call to Night Prayers: The Quran itself nudges us towards the practice of Tahajjud: “And during a part of the night, [arise and] exalt Him [with praise], and glorify Him for a long [interval] during the day.” ( Quran 73:20 ) Sahih Muslim  narrates from Ibn `Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) would recite this verse and use it as a foundation for his night prayers [ Sahih Muslim 1783 ]. A Time for Divine Descent: Sahih Muslim  emphasizes the special time for Tahajjud. Abu Huraira narrates the Pro...