Sahih al-Bukhari 512 (Book 9, Hadith 1)
“Once in ‘Iraq, Al-Mughira bin Shu`ba delayed his prayers and Abi Mas`ud Al-Ansari went to him
and said, ‘O Mughira! What is this? Don’t you know that once Gabriel came and offered the prayer
(Fajr prayer) and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) prayed too, then he prayed again (Zuhr prayer) and so did Allah’s
Apostle and again he prayed (`Asr prayers and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) did the same; again he prayed
(Maghrib-prayer) and so did Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and again prayed (`Isha prayer) and so did Allah’s
Apostle and (Gabriel) said, ‘I was ordered to do so (to demonstrate the prayers prescribed to you)?'”
`Umar (bin `Abdul `Aziz) said to `Urwa, “Be sure of what you Say. Did Gabriel lead Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)
at the stated times of the prayers?” `Urwa replied, “Bashir bin Abi Mas`ud narrated like this on the
authority of his father.” `Urwa added, “Aisha told me that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to pray `Asr prayer
when the sunshine was still inside her residence (during the early time of `Asr).
“ بِهَذَا أُمِرْتُ ”. فَقَالَ عُمَرُ لِعُرْوَةَ اعْلَمْ مَا تُحَدِّثُ أَوَإِنَّ جِبْرِيلَ هُوَ أَقَامَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقْتَ الصَّلاَةِ. قَالَ عُرْوَةُ كَذَلِكَ كَانَ بَشِيرُ بْنُ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ. قَالَ عُرْوَةُ وَلَقَدْ حَدَّثَتْنِي عَائِشَةُ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُصَلِّي الْعَصْرَ، وَالشَّمْسُ فِي حُجْرَتِهَا قَبْلَ أَنْ تَظْهَرَ.
Sahih al-Bukhari 512 (Book 9, Hadith 1)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is more than just a book; it is a meticulously curated archive of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī over sixteen years, its completion around 847 CE was a landmark event in Islamic history. Its inclusion in the Kutub al-Sittah solidifies its canonical importance alongside five other major collections. The text’s enduring influence stems from its author’s unparalleled effort to verify each narration, resulting in a trusted compilation of 7,563 hadiths organized into 97 chapters that serve as a definitive guide for millions of believers.
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For more Hadith in Book 9: Times of the Prayers