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Sunan Ibn Majah 1391 (Book 5, Hadith 589) #30743
Praying in Times of Joy

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed two Rakah when he was given the news of Abu Jahl's death.

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Abu Awfa that the Messenger of Allah prayed two Rak’ah on the day when he was given the glad tidings of the head (death) of Abu Jahl.
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بِشْرٍ، بَكْرُ بْنُ خَلَفٍ حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ رَجَاءٍ، حَدَّثَتْنِي شَعْثَاءُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي أَوْفَى، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ ـ صَلَّى يَوْمَ بُشِّرَ بِرَأْسِ أَبِي جَهْلٍ رَكْعَتَيْنِ

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prayer  *  joy  *  tidings  *  salat  *  farah  *  bashirat

QUICK LESSONS:
Take time out to thank Allah for all blessings received; Remember Allah in times of joy and sorrow; Pray two Rakah when receiving good news.

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by 'Abdullah bin Abu Awfa speaks to the importance of prayer and gratitude in times of joy. Even when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was given glad tidings, he still took time to pray two Rakah. This shows us that we should always be mindful and grateful for our blessings, no matter how big or small they may be. We should take time out of our day to thank Allah for all that He has provided us with, even if it is something as simple as a good grade on a test or a sunny day outside. It is important to remember that Allah is always there for us and we should never forget Him in times of joy or sorrow.

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