5/152. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1261 — Eclipse Prayer and Allah's Signs
What was narrated concerning the eclipse Prayer
Eclipse Prayer: A Clear Sunnah Response
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1261
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1261
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " إِنَّ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ لاَ يَنْكَسِفَانِ لِمَوْتِ أَحَدٍ مِنَ النَّاسِ. فَإِذَا رَأَيْتُمُوهُ فَقُومُوا فَصَلُّوا " .
Abu Mas'ud Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The sun and the moon do not become eclipsed for the death of anyone among mankind. If you see that, then stand and perform prayer.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1261In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 459English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1261
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1261
This Hadith teaches a clear message about the eclipse prayer. The sun and moon do not become eclipsed because of the death of any person. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم corrected that belief in simple words and directed people to prayer when they see an eclipse. The main lesson is not fear of people or events, but turning to Allah through Salah. For anyone searching for a hadith about eclipse, solar eclipse prayer, or lunar eclipse in Islam, this narration gives the direct response: stand and pray. The Hadith keeps the focus on worship and removes superstition from the heart.
What we learn from this hadith
- An eclipse is not caused by the death of any human being.
- When an eclipse is seen, prayer is the taught response.
- Islam guides people away from superstition and toward worship.
- Natural signs should remind believers to turn to Allah.
