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 4, The Book of Prayers, covers the obligations, method, conditions, and etiquette of the five daily prayers.

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 109

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 109 Anas reported: The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) did not come to us for three days. When the prayer was about to start. Abu Bakr stepped forward (to lead the prayer), and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) lifted the curtain. When the face of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) became […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 110

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 110 Abu Musa reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) became ill and illness became serious he ordered Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. Upon this ‘A’isha said: Messenger of Allah, Abd Bakr is a man of tenderly feelings: when he would stand in your place (he would […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 111

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 111 Sahl b. Sa’d al-Sa’idi reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to the tribe of Bani Amr b. Auf in order to bring reconciliation amongst (its members), and It was a time of prayer. The Mu’adhdhin came to Abu Bakr and said: Would you lead the prayer in case […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 112

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 112 This hadith is transmitted by Sahl b. Sa’d in the same way as narrated by Malik, with the exception of these words: ” Abu Bakr lifted his hands and praised Allah and retraced his (steps) till he stood in a row.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، – […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 113

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 113 Sahl b. Sa’d al-Sa’idi reported: The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) went to Bani Amr b. ‘Auf in order to bring about reconciliation amongst them. The rest of the hadith is the same but with (the addition of these words):” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came and made his way […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 114

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 114 Mughira b. Shu’ba reported that he participated In the expedition of Tabuk along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out to answer the call of nature before the morning prayer. and I carried along with him a jar (full of water). When the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 115

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 115 This hadith is narrated by Hamza b. Mughira by another chain of trans- mitters (but with the addition of these words): I made up my mind to hold Abd al-Rahman b. ‘Auf back, but the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Leave him.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، وَالْحُلْوَانِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 116

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 116 Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Glorification of Allah is for men and clapping of hands is meant for women (if something happens in prayer). Harmala added in his narration that Ibn Shihab told him: I saw some of the scholars glorifying Allah and making a […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 117

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 117 – This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira by another chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفُضَيْلُ يَعْنِي ابْنَ عِيَاضٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 118

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 118 – This hadith is transmitted by Muhammad b. Rafi’, Abu’I-Razzaq. Ma’mar, Hammam on the authority of Abu Huraira with the addition of (the word)” prayer”. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ هَمَّامٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ وَزَادَ ‏ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 119

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 119 Abu Huraira reported: One day the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led the prayer. Then turning (towards his Companions) he said: O you man, why don’t you say your prayer well? Does the observer of prayer not see how he is performing the prayer, for he performs it for himself? […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 120

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 120 Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Do you find me seeing towards the Qibla only? By Allah, your bowing and your prostrating are not hidden from my view. Verily I see them behind my back. حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، […]