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Sunan Ibn Majah 1211 (Book 5, Hadith 409) #30563
Praying with Certainty

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that if anyone is uncertain about the prayer, they should do what is closest to what is correct and then complete the prayer.

It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah offered prayer, and I am not sure whether he did something extra or omitted something. He asked, and we told him, so he turned to face the Qiblah and prostrated twice, then he said the Salam. Then he turned to face us and said: 'If any new command has been revealed concerning the prayer, I would certainly have told you. But I am only human and I forget and you forget. If I forget, then remind me. And if anyone of you is uncertain about the prayer, let him do what is closest to what is correct, then complete the prayer, say the Salam and prostrate twice".
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ شُعْبَةُ كَتَبَ إِلَىَّ وَقَرَأْتُهُ عَلَيْهِ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَالَ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ صَلاَةً لاَ يَدْرِي أَزَادَ أَوْ نَقَصَ ‏.‏ فَسَأَلَ فَحَدَّثْنَاهُ فَثَنَى رِجْلَهُ وَاسْتَقْبَلَ الْقِبْلَةَ وَسَجَدَ سَجْدَتَيْنِ ثُمَّ سَلَّمَ ثُمَّ أَقْبَلَ عَلَيْنَا بِوَجْهِهِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْ حَدَثَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ شَىْءٌ لأَنْبَأْتُكُمُوهُ وَإِنَّمَا أَنَا بَشَرٌ أَنْسَى كَمَا تَنْسَوْنَ فَإِذَا نَسِيتُ فَذَكِّرُونِي وَأَيُّكُمْ مَا شَكَّ فِي الصَّلاَةِ فَلْيَتَحَرَّ أَقْرَبَ ذَلِكَ مِنَ الصَّوَابِ فَيُتِمَّ عَلَيْهِ وَيُسَلِّمَ وَيَسْجُدَ سَجْدَتَيْنِ

TOPICS
prayer  *  uncertainty  *  correct

QUICK LESSONS:
Seek knowledge regarding religious matters, Do what is closest to being correct when uncertain about prayer

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us that when it comes to praying, we should strive for certainty and accuracy. If we are ever unsure of how to pray or if something has been omitted or added, we should ask someone who knows more about it. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also taught us that if we are ever uncertain about our prayers, then we should do what is closest to being correct and then complete the prayer by saying salam and prostrating twice. This hadith emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge in order to ensure accuracy in our prayers. It also encourages us not to be afraid of asking questions when it comes to religious matters as this will help us gain a better understanding of Islam.

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