Sahih al-Bukhari 1026 (Book 16, Hadith 15)
from the punishment of the grave.” So `Aisha asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), “Would the people be punished
in their graves?” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) asked Allah’s refuge from the punishment of the grave (indicating an
affirmative reply). Then one day Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) rode (to leave for some place) but the sun eclipsed.
He returned on the forenoon and passed through the rear of the dwellings (of his wives) and stood up
and started offering the (eclipse) prayer and the people stood behind him. He stood for a long period
and then performed a long bowing and then stood straight for a long period which was shorter than
that of the first standing, then he performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than the first
bowing, then he raised his head and prostrated for a long time and then stood up (for the second rak`a)
for a long while, but the standing was shorter than the standing of the first rak`a. Then he performed a
prolonged bowing which was shorter than that of the first one. He then stood up for a long time but
shorter than the first, then again performed a long bowing which was shorter than the first and then
prostrated for a shorter while than that of the first prostration. Then he finished the prayer and
delivered the sermon and) said what Allah wished; and ordered the people to seek refuge with Allah
from the punishment of the grave.
Sahih al-Bukhari 1026 (Book 16, Hadith 15)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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For more Hadith in Book 16: Eclipses