Hadith+
    Beta 2
Help
 
X
GO
Browse All Books    Browse All Topics
LiteView
 
Quick Search 
Sahih Muslim 502a (Book 4, Hadith 279) #8284
Praying Towards the Ka'ba

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad used to pray towards the Ka'ba while riding his camel.

Ibn 'Umar said: The Apostle of Allah used to place his camel (towards the Ka'ba) and said prayer in its direction.
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ كَانَ يَعْرِضُ رَاحِلَتَهُ وَهُوَ يُصَلِّي إِلَيْهَا

TOPICS
prayer  *  direction  *  salat  *  alkabah  *  qiblah  *  kaba

QUICK LESSONS:
Be mindful and aware of your direction when you pray; Respect others who may be present during religious activities; Take care not to disturb or disrespect anyone else who may be present at these times.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the Prophet Muhammad's practice of praying towards the Ka’ba, which is a holy site in Mecca. The Prophet would ride his camel and face it in the direction of the Ka’ba before he began his prayer. This shows us that Muslims should always be mindful of their direction when they are praying and make sure that they are facing towards Mecca, as this is where their prayers will be accepted by Allah. It also teaches us to be respectful when we are engaging in religious activities, such as prayer, and to take care not to disturb or disrespect anyone else who may be present at these times.

Please use the feedback below to report any discrepancies or concerns.

Feedback           Discuss      Disclaimer     

haluk
  
Prev    Next