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Sahih al-Bukhari 618 (Book 10, Hadith 16) #596
The Sunna Prayer Before Fajr

SUMMARY: The Prophet ordered a two rak'at light prayer before the Iqama of the compulsory congregational prayer.

Narrated Hafsa: When the Mu'adh-dhin pronounced the Adhan for Fajr prayer and the dawn became evident the Prophet ordered a two rak'at light prayer (Sunna) before the Iqama of the compulsory (congregational) prayer.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَتْنِي حَفْصَةُ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَانَ إِذَا اعْتَكَفَ الْمُؤَذِّنُ لِلصُّبْحِ وَبَدَا الصُّبْحُ صَلَّى رَكْعَتَيْنِ خَفِيفَتَيْنِ قَبْلَ أَنْ تُقَامَ الصَّلاَةُ‏.‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  congregational  *  muadhdhin  *  adhan  *  iqama  *  rakat  *  dhikr  *  zuhar  *  fajr  *  sunna

QUICK LESSONS:
Perform two rak’ats light prayers after hearing Mu'adh-dhin's call for Fajr but before saying Iqama for congregation .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of performing a two-rak'at light prayer before the compulsory congregational prayer at dawn. This sunnah was taught by Prophet Muhammad and is an important part of Islamic practice. It is recommended to perform this sunnah as it helps to prepare for the obligatory congregational prayer and also serves as an act of worship in itself. Additionally, it can be seen as a way to connect with Allah and seek His blessings during this special time of day.

The two-rak'at light prayer should be performed after hearing the Mu'adh-dhin's call for Fajr but before saying the Iqama for congregation. It should be done with humility and sincerity in order to reap its full benefits spiritually. Furthermore, it is important to remember that this sunnah should not replace or take away from any other obligatory prayers or acts of worship that are required by Islam such as salah or fasting during Ramadan etc.

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