Sahih al-Bukhari 920 (Book 12, Hadith 1) Narrated Shu’aib: I asked Az-Zuhri, “Did the Prophet (ﷺ) ever offer the Fear Prayer?” Az-Zuhri said, “I was told by Salim that `Abdullah bin `Umar I had said, ‘I took part in a holy battle with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) I in Najd. We faced the enemy and arranged […]
Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.
Book 12, The Fear Prayer, discusses special prayers to be performed in times of danger or fear.
Sahih al-Bukhari 921 (Book 12, Hadith 2) Narrated Nafi`: Ibn `Umar said something similar to Mujahid’s saying: Whenever (Muslims and non-Muslims) stand face to face in battle, the Muslims can pray while standing. Ibn `Umar added, “The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘If the number of the enemy is greater than the Muslims, they can pray while […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 922 (Book 12, Hadith 3) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Once the Prophet (p.b.u.h) led the fear prayer and the people stood behind him. He said Takbir (Allahu-Akbar) and the people said the same. He bowed and some of them bowed. Then he prostrated and they also prostrated. Then he stood for the second rak`a […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 923 (Book 12, Hadith 4) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: On the day of the Khandaq `Umar came, cursing the disbelievers of Quraish and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I have not offered the `Asr prayer and the sun has set.” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “By Allah! I too, have not offered the prayer yet. […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 924 (Book 12, Hadith 5) Narrated Ibn `Umar: When the Prophet (ﷺ) returned from the battle of Al-Ahzab (The confederates), he said to us, “None should offer the ‘Asr prayer but at Bani Quraiza.” The ‘Asr prayer became due for some of them on the way. Some of them decided not to offer […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 925 (Book 12, Hadith 6) Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) offered the Fajr prayer when it was still dark, then he rode and said, ‘Allah Akbar! Khaibar is ruined. When we approach near to a nation, the most unfortunate is the morning of those who have been warned.” The people […]