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مسند الحميدي
Musnad Humaydi
Other Hadiths of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him)
Hadith Number 495
Hadith 495
اُردوEn
495 - حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ قَالَ: ثنا سُفْيَانُ قَالَ: ثنا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سُحَيْمٍ مَوْلَي ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ: أَخْبَرَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَعْبَدِ بْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ: " كَشَفَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّي اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ السِّتَارَةَ وَالنَّاسُ صُفُوفٌ خَلْفَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ فَقَالَ: إِنَّهُ لَمْ يَبْقَ مِنْ مُبَشِّرَاتِ النُّبُوَّةِ إِلَّا الرُّؤْيَا الصَّالِحَةُ يَرَاهَا الْمُسْلِمُ أَوْ تُرَي لَهُ، أَلَا إِنِّي نُهِيتُ أَنْ أَقْرَأَ رَاكِعًا أَوْ سَاجِدًا، فَأَمَّا الرُّكُوعُ فَعَظِّمُوا الرَّبَ فِيهِ، وَأَمَّا السُّجُودُ فَاجْتَهِدُوا فِي الدُّعَاءِ فَقَمِنٌ أَنْ يُسْتَجَابَ لَكُمْ
Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates: The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) lifted the curtain, and the people were standing in rows behind Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Now, from the glad tidings of Prophethood, only true dreams remain, which a Muslim sees (the narrator is in doubt, perhaps these are the words) or which are shown to him. Beware! I have been forbidden from reciting (Qur'an) during bowing (ruku') or prostration (sujud). As for bowing, in it you should glorify your Lord, and as for prostration, in it you should make supplication with earnestness, for it is more likely to be accepted."
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim bin Basheer
Benefit:
From this hadith, it is understood that a good dream is a part of prophethood and a sign of a believer. It is prohibited to recite the Noble Qur’an during bowing (ruku‘) and prostration (sujud); in these positions, only the greatness of Allah Ta‘ala should be declared, and in prostration, the prescribed (masnun) supplication should be made, because Allah Ta‘ala accepts the supplication made in prostration to a great extent.
From this hadith, it is understood that a good dream is a part of prophethood and a sign of a believer. It is prohibited to recite the Noble Qur’an during bowing (ruku‘) and prostration (sujud); in these positions, only the greatness of Allah Ta‘ala should be declared, and in prostration, the prescribed (masnun) supplication should be made, because Allah Ta‘ala accepts the supplication made in prostration to a great extent.
Source: Musnad al-Humaydi: Commentary by Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bashir, Page: 495
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
1046. Commentary:
➊ These statements are from the last days of the blessed life of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
➋ A Prophet can be given glad tidings through revelation (wahy), but for ordinary followers (ummah), glad tidings can only be given through dreams or, on rare occasions, through inspiration (ilham). Since the passing of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was near and the cessation of revelation was imminent, he spoke in this manner.
➌ In bowing (ruku‘), the declaration of Allah’s greatness and glorification (tasbih) are more appropriate, so greater attention should be given to them. In prostration (sujud), there is an opportunity for supplication (du‘a), because this is the utmost state of humility, submission, and lowliness for a human being. Among the pillars of prayer, this is the greatest objective; therefore, one should strive and exert oneself fully in supplication during prostration. “Every statement has its own appropriate place.” Although prostration is also a place for glorification (tasbih).
➊ These statements are from the last days of the blessed life of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
➋ A Prophet can be given glad tidings through revelation (wahy), but for ordinary followers (ummah), glad tidings can only be given through dreams or, on rare occasions, through inspiration (ilham). Since the passing of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was near and the cessation of revelation was imminent, he spoke in this manner.
➌ In bowing (ruku‘), the declaration of Allah’s greatness and glorification (tasbih) are more appropriate, so greater attention should be given to them. In prostration (sujud), there is an opportunity for supplication (du‘a), because this is the utmost state of humility, submission, and lowliness for a human being. Among the pillars of prayer, this is the greatest objective; therefore, one should strive and exert oneself fully in supplication during prostration. “Every statement has its own appropriate place.” Although prostration is also a place for glorification (tasbih).
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 1046
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
1121. Commentary: For benefits, see Hadith number: 1046.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 1121
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Gloss:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Jabbān:
Desert and wilderness or graveyard.
(2)
Ẓahr al-Jabbān:
On top of the jabbān,
upon its elevation.
(3)
Hiyah:
Continue your speech,
and let it be heard.
(4)
Jamī‘un:
The faculties of memorization were gathered,
meaning that due to old age, the faculties had not become weak.
(5)
Wa-kibriyā’ī:
By My majesty.
(6)
Wa-jibriyā’ī:
By My power and dominance.
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Jabbān:
Desert and wilderness or graveyard.
(2)
Ẓahr al-Jabbān:
On top of the jabbān,
upon its elevation.
(3)
Hiyah:
Continue your speech,
and let it be heard.
(4)
Jamī‘un:
The faculties of memorization were gathered,
meaning that due to old age, the faculties had not become weak.
(5)
Wa-kibriyā’ī:
By My majesty.
(6)
Wa-jibriyā’ī:
By My power and dominance.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 479
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
876. Commentary:
➊ The standing of Abu Bakr radi Allahu anhu on the prayer place (musalla) of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam became a source of reassurance and comfort for the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. And this has been considered as an indication of Abu Bakr radi Allahu anhu’s greater entitlement (being the most deserving) to the caliphate.
➋ A good dream is a cause of glad tidings for a Muslim. Sometimes a person sees it himself, or it is shown to another Muslim.
➌ From this, some scholars have made the subtle inference that one Muslim can perform istikhara (prayer for guidance) for another Muslim. (Also, please see the benefits of the next hadith.)
➍ Recitation of the Qur’an is not permissible in bowing (ruku‘) and prostration (sujud).
➎ Supplication (du‘a) should be made abundantly in prostration (sujud); there is great hope for its acceptance.
➊ The standing of Abu Bakr radi Allahu anhu on the prayer place (musalla) of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam became a source of reassurance and comfort for the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. And this has been considered as an indication of Abu Bakr radi Allahu anhu’s greater entitlement (being the most deserving) to the caliphate.
➋ A good dream is a cause of glad tidings for a Muslim. Sometimes a person sees it himself, or it is shown to another Muslim.
➌ From this, some scholars have made the subtle inference that one Muslim can perform istikhara (prayer for guidance) for another Muslim. (Also, please see the benefits of the next hadith.)
➍ Recitation of the Qur’an is not permissible in bowing (ruku‘) and prostration (sujud).
➎ Supplication (du‘a) should be made abundantly in prostration (sujud); there is great hope for its acceptance.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 876
Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman Mubarakpuri
Lexical Explanation: «فَقَمِنٌ» in this, «فا» is a jaza’iyyah (particle of consequence), in «قَمِنٌ» the qaf has a fatha and the meem has a kasrah beneath it, meaning: he is deserving of this, he is worthy of it.
Benefits and Issues:
➊ The prayer (salah) consists of various pillars (arkan), each of which has a distinct form. For each, specific supplications (adhkar) are prescribed and established from the Sunnah.
➋ The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has prohibited the recitation of the Qur’an during bowing (ruku‘) and prostration (sujud). Instead, he instructed that in ruku‘, one should declare the greatness of the Lord, i.e., «سُبْحان ربِّي الْعَظيم», and in sujud, one should supplicate (make du‘a).
➌ According to some hadith scholars and Imam Ahmad rahimahullah, declaring the greatness of the Lord in ruku‘ and supplicating in sujud is obligatory (wajib), whereas the majority of scholars have deemed it recommended (mustahabb).
➍ Prostration (sujud) is one of the most important positions for the acceptance of supplication (du‘a), which is why the Prophet encouraged supplication in it. He himself used to make various supplications in sujud. One such supplication will be mentioned in the following hadith.
Benefits and Issues:
➊ The prayer (salah) consists of various pillars (arkan), each of which has a distinct form. For each, specific supplications (adhkar) are prescribed and established from the Sunnah.
➋ The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has prohibited the recitation of the Qur’an during bowing (ruku‘) and prostration (sujud). Instead, he instructed that in ruku‘, one should declare the greatness of the Lord, i.e., «سُبْحان ربِّي الْعَظيم», and in sujud, one should supplicate (make du‘a).
➌ According to some hadith scholars and Imam Ahmad rahimahullah, declaring the greatness of the Lord in ruku‘ and supplicating in sujud is obligatory (wajib), whereas the majority of scholars have deemed it recommended (mustahabb).
➍ Prostration (sujud) is one of the most important positions for the acceptance of supplication (du‘a), which is why the Prophet encouraged supplication in it. He himself used to make various supplications in sujud. One such supplication will be mentioned in the following hadith.
Source: Bulugh al-Maram: Commentary by Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, Page: 230
