Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 1 ‘A’isha reported that there was a solar eclipse in the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). He stood up to pray and prolonged his stand very much. He then bowed and prolonged very much his bowing. He then raised his head and prolonged his stand much, but it […]
Sahih Muslim is one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Sunni Islam, compiled by the Islamic scholar Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (821–875 CE). It is considered second only to Sahih al-Bukhari in terms of authenticity and is part of the “Sahihain,” the two most reliable hadith collections. Sahih Muslim meticulously gathers sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with a rigorous methodology that emphasizes the reliability of the chain of narrators. The collection covers a broad spectrum of Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, theology, and ritual practices, serving as a foundational reference for scholars and students of Islamic knowledge worldwide.
Book 10, The Book of Prayer for Eclipses, discusses the prayer to be performed during solar and lunar eclipses.
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 2 This hadith has been narrated by Hisham b. ‘Urwa with the same chain of transmitters but with this addition: ” Verily the sun and the moon are among the signs of Allah.” And similarly this addition was made:” He then lifted his hands and said: O Allah! have I […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 3 ‘A’isha, the wife of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), reported There was an eclipse of the sun during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). So, the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) went to the mosque and stood up and glorified Allah, and the people […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 4 – ‘A’isha reported that there was a solar eclipse during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) and he sent the announcer (to summon them) for congregational prayer. The people gathered together and he pronounced takbir and he observed four rak’ahs, in the form […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 5 ‘A’isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited loudly in the eclipse prayer, and he observed four rak’ahs in the form of two rak’ahs and four prostrations. Zuhri said: Kathir b. ‘Abbas narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed four rak’ahs […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 6 Zuhri said: Kathir b. Abbas used to narrate that Ibn ‘Abbas used to relate about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in regard to the eclipse of the sun like that what was narrated by ‘Urwa on the authority of ‘A’isha. وَحَدَّثَنَا حَاجِبُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 7 ‘Ata’ reported: I heard ‘Ubaid b. ‘Umair say: It has been narrated to me by one whom I regard as truthful, (the narrator says: I can well guess that he meant ‘A’isha) that the sun eclipsed during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he stood up […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 8 This hadith is narrated thus on the authority of ‘A’isha through another chain of transmitters: ” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed six ruku’s and four prostration in (two rak’ahs).” وحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو غَسَّانَ الْمِسْمَعِيُّ ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى ، قَالَا : حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذٌ وَهُوَ ابْنُ هِشَامٍ ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 9 ‘Amra reported that a Jewess came to ‘A’isha to ask (about something) and said: May Allah protect you from the torment of the grave! ‘A’isha said: Messenger of Allah, would people be tormented in the graves? The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: (May there be) protection of Allah! The […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 10 – This hadith has been narrated by Yahya b. Sa’id with the same chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِ مَعْنَى حَدِيثِ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ. Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 11 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: The sun eclipsed on one extremely hot day during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed along with his Companions. He prolonged his qiyam (standing posture in prayer) till they (his Companions) began to fall down. He then […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 10, Hadith 12 Jabir reported that the sun eclipsed during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on that very day when Ibrahim (the Prophet’s son) died. The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) stood up and led people in (two rak’ahs of) prayer with six ruku’s and four prostrations. He commenced (the […]