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 6, The Book of Prayer for Travellers, discusses concessions like shortening and combining prayers while traveling.

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 37

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 37 This hadith has been narrated by Ayyub and ‘Asim al-Ahwal with the same chain of transmitters, but in this hadith it is not recorded: ” i. e. the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).” وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الْعَتَكِيُّ، – هُوَ الزَّهْرَانِيُّ – حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، – يَعْنِي ابْنَ زَيْدٍ – حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 38

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 38 ‘Abdullah b. Harith reported that Ibn ‘Abbas commanded the Mu’adhdhin to (summon the people to prayer on Friday and make announcement to say prayer in their houses) when it was rainy, and the rest of the hadith is the same (except this) that he said: I do not like […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 39

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 39 ‘Abdullah b. Harith reported that the Mu’adhdhin of Ibn ‘Abba said Adhan on Friday (and then made the announcement to say prayer in houses) because it was a rainy day; as it has been narrated by Ma’mar and others, and in this hadith it was mentioned: He who did […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 40

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 40 – A hadith like this that Ibn ‘Abbas ordered his Mu’adhdhin (to summon people to prayer and then make announcement to say prayer in their houses) on Friday which was a rainy day, has been transmitted by ‘Abdullah b. Harith. Wuhaib, however, says that he did not hear it […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 41

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 41 – Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say Nafl prayer on (the back of) his camel in whatever direction it took him. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 42

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 42 – Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Apostle (ﷺ) used to pray on (the back of) his camel in whatever direction it took him. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُصَلِّي […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 43

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 43 Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say prayer on his camel while coming from Mecca to Medina, in whatever direction his face had turned; and its was (in this context) that this verse was revealed: ” So whether you turn thither is Allah’s face” […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 44

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 44 This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters and in the one narrated by Ibn Mubarak and Ibn Abu Za’ida (these words are narrated). Ibn ‘Umar then recited: ” Whether you turn thither is Allah’s face,” and it was revealed in this context. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 45

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 45 Ibn ‘Umar reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) praying (Nafl prayer) on a donkey’s back while his face was turned towards Khaibar. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ يَحْيَى الْمَازِنِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 46

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 46 Sa’id b. Yasar reported: I was travelling along with Ibn ‘Umar on the way to Mecca. Sa’id said: When I apprehended dawn, I dismounted (the ride) and observed Witr prayer and then again joined him. Ibn ‘Umar said to me: Where were you? I said: I apprehended the appearance […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 47

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 47 – ‘Abdullah b. Dinar reported on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe prayer on his ride (no matter) in which direction it had its face turned. ‘Abdullah b. Dinar said that Ibn ‘Umar used to do like that. وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 48

Sahih Muslim: Book 6, Hadith 48 – ‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe Witr prayer on his ride. وَحَدَّثَنِي عِيسَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ الْمِصْرِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ الْهَادِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُوتِرُ […]