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 133

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 133 Jabir b. Samura reported: We said our prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and, while pronouncing salutations, we made gestures with our hands (indicating)” Peace be upon you, peace be upon you.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) looked towards us and said: Why is it that you make […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 134

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 134 Abu Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) used to touch our shoulders in prayer and say: Keep straight, don’t be irregular, for there would be dissension in your hearts. Let those of you who are sedate and prudent be near me, then those who […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 135

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 135 – This hadith is narrated by Ibn Uyaina with the same chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَرِيرٌ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى يَعْنِي ابْنَ يُونُسَ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 135   The […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 136

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 136 Abdullah b. Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Let those who are sedate and prudent be near me, then those who are next to them (saying it tliree tinies), and beware of the tumult of the markets. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ الْحَارِثِيُّ، وَصَالِحُ بْنُ حَاتِمِ بْنِ وَرْدَانَ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 137

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 137 Anas b. Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Straighten your rows. for the straightening of a row is a part of the perfection of prayer. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ قَتَادَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 138

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 138 Anas b. Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Complete the rows, for I can see you behind my back. حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ صُهَيْبٍ – عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ أَتِمُّوا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 139

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 139 Hammam b. Munabbih reported: This is what was transmitted to us by Abu Huraira from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and, while making a mention of a few ahadith, said: (The Messengerof Allah directed us thus): Establish rows in prayer, for the making of a row (straight) is one […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 140

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 140 Nu’man b. Bashir reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Straighten your rows, or Allah would create dissension amongst you. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 141

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 141 Nu’man b. Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace-be upon him) used to straighten our rows as it lie were straightening an arrow with their help until be saw that we had learnt it from him. One day he came out, stood up (for prayer) and was about […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 142

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 142 – Abu ‘Awana reported this hadith with the same chain of transmitters. حَدَّثَنَا حَسَنُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 142   The above hadith is from […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 143

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 143 Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: If the people were to know what excellence is there in the Adhan and in the first row, and they could not (get these opportunities) except by drawing lots, they would have definitely done that. And if they were to […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 144

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 144 Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw (a tendency ) among his Companions to go to the back, so he said to them: Come forward and follow my lead, and let those who come after you follow your lead. People will continue to keep back till […]