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Sahih Bukhari 7175 — Leadership in Prayer
To appoint the Maula as judges and officials
Hadith About Leadership in Prayer at Quba Mosque
Sahih Bukhari : 7175
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7175
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَنَّ نَافِعًا، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ ابْنَ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَخْبَرَهُ قَالَ كَانَ سَالِمٌ مَوْلَى أَبِي حُذَيْفَةَ يَؤُمُّ الْمُهَاجِرِينَ الأَوَّلِينَ وَأَصْحَابَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي مَسْجِدِ قُبَاءٍ، فِيهِمْ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرُ وَأَبُو سَلَمَةَ وَزَيْدٌ وَعَامِرُ بْنُ رَبِيعَةَ.
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa used to lead in prayer the early Muhajirin (emigrants) and the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) in the Quba mosque. Among those (who used to pray behind him) were Abu Bakr, `Umar, Abu Salama, and Amir bin Rabi`a.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7175In-book reference : Book 93, Hadith 39USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 89, Hadith 287
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7175
This hadith highlights leadership in prayer through a simple report from Ibn Umar. Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa, used to lead the early Muhajirin and companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in prayer at the Quba mosque. Among those who prayed behind him were Abu Bakr, Umar, Abu Salama, Zaid, and Amir bin Rabia. The hadith about leading prayer shows that Salim was accepted as the imam for a respected group of early Muslims. The text does not explain all reasons for his role, so the safest lesson is to stay with what it states: he led, and notable companions prayed behind him. This points to recognition of suitable leadership in worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- Salim led respected early Muslims in prayer at Quba mosque.
- Leadership in prayer was accepted by those praying behind him.
- The report shows a practical example of community prayer leadership.
- The presence of senior companions behind him highlights respect for his role.
