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 19, Night Prayer (Tahajjud), discusses voluntary late‑night prayers and their virtues.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1136 (Book 19, Hadith 49)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1136 (Book 19, Hadith 49) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: While delivering a sermon, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “If anyone of you comes while the Imam is delivering the sermon or has come out for it, he should offer a two rak`at prayer.” حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1137 (Book 19, Hadith 50)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1137 (Book 19, Hadith 50) Narrated Mujahid: Somebody came to the house of Ibn `Umar and told him that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)s had entered the Ka`ba. Ibn `Umar said, “I went in front of the Ka`ba and found that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) had come out of the Ka`ba and I saw Bilal standing […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1138 (Book 19, Hadith 51)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1138 (Book 19, Hadith 51) Narrated Ibn `Umar: I offered with the Prophet (ﷺ) two rak`at before the Zuhr and two rak`at after the Zuhr prayer; two rak`at after Maghrib, `Isha’ and the Jumua prayers. Those of the Maghrib and `Isha’ were offered in his house. My sister Hafsa told me that the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1139 (Book 19, Hadith 52)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1139 (Book 19, Hadith 52) Narrated `Amr: I heard Abu Ash-sha’tha’ Jabir saying, “I heard Ibn `Abbas saying, ‘I offered with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) eight rak`at (of Zuhr and `Asr prayers) together and seven rak`at (the Maghrib and the `Isha’ prayers) together.’ ” I said, “O Abu Ash-shatha! I think he must have […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1140 (Book 19, Hadith 53)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1140 (Book 19, Hadith 53) Narrated Muwarriq: I asked Ibn `Umar “Do you offer the Duha prayer?” He replied in the negative. I further asked, “Did `Umar use to pray it?” He (Ibn `Umar) replied in the negative. I again asked, “Did Abu Bakr use to pray it?” He replied in the negative. […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1141 (Book 19, Hadith 54)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1141 (Book 19, Hadith 54) Narrated `Abdur Rahman bin Abi Laila: Only Um Hani narrated to me that she had seen the Prophet (ﷺ) offering the Duha prayer. She said, “On the day of the conquest of Mecca, the Prophet (ﷺ) entered my house, took a bath and offered eight rak`at (of Duha […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1142 (Book 19, Hadith 55)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1142 (Book 19, Hadith 55) Narrated `Aisha: I never saw the Prophet (ﷺ) offering the Duha prayer but I always offer it. حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ مَا رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَبَّحَ سُبْحَةَ الضُّحَى، وَإِنِّي […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1143 (Book 19, Hadith 56)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1143 (Book 19, Hadith 56) Narrated Abu Huraira: My friend (the Prophet) advised me to do three things and I shall not leave them till I die, these are: To fast three days every month, to offer the Duha prayer, and to offer witr before sleeping. حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1144 (Book 19, Hadith 57)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1144 (Book 19, Hadith 57) Narrated Anas bin Sirin: I heard Anas bin Malik al-Ansari saying, “An Ansari man, who was very fat, said to the Prophet, ‘I am unable to present myself for the prayer with you.’ He prepared a meal for the Prophet (ﷺ) and invited him to his house. He […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1145 (Book 19, Hadith 58)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1145 (Book 19, Hadith 58) Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: I remember ten Rakat of Nawafil from the Prophet, two Rakat before the Zuhr prayer and two after it; two Rakat after Maghrib prayer in his house, and two Rakat after ‘Isha’ prayer in his house, and two Rakat before the Fajr prayer and at […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1146 (Book 19, Hadith 59)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1146 (Book 19, Hadith 59) Narrated Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) never missed four rak`at before the Zuhr prayer and two rak`at before the Fajr prayer. حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْتَشِرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1147 (Book 19, Hadith 60)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1147 (Book 19, Hadith 60) Narrated `Abdullah Al-Muzni: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Pray before the Maghrib (compulsory) prayer.” He (said it thrice) and in the third time, he said, “Whoever wants to offer it can do so.” He said so because he did not like the people to take it as a tradition. […]