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Sahih al-Bukhari 1235 (Book 22, Hadith 13) #1191
Praying in Response to a Sign from Heaven

SUMMARY: This hadith is about the people praying and Asma' asking Aisha why they were doing so. Aisha indicated that there was a sign from the sky.

Narrated Asma': I went to 'Aisha and she was standing praying and the people, too, were standing (praying). So I said, "What is the matter with the people?" She beckoned with her head towards the sky. I said, "(Is there) a sign?" She nodded intending to say, "Yes".
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ، قَالَتْ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ وَهِيَ تُصَلِّي قَائِمَةً وَالنَّاسُ قِيَامٌ فَقُلْتُ مَا شَأْنُ النَّاسِ فَأَشَارَتْ بِرَأْسِهَا إِلَى السَّمَاءِ‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ آيَةٌ‏.‏ فَقَالَتْ بِرَأْسِهَا أَىْ نَعَمْ‏.‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  sign  *  sky  *  response  *  salat  *  ayah  *  sama  *  jawab

QUICK LESSONS:
Respond with prayer when seeing signs of God's greatness or power

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith tells us about how people responded to a sign from heaven. Asma' noticed that people were standing in prayer and asked 'Aisha what was happening. 'Aisha gestured towards the sky indicating that there was a sign from heaven which prompted them to pray. This hadith teaches us that when we see signs of God's greatness or power, we should respond with prayer and humility as it is an act of worshiping God Almighty. It also reminds us of our duty as Muslims to be mindful of our actions at all times and be ready for prayer whenever necessary.

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