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Sunan Ibn Majah 1283 — Al-A’la and Al-Ghashiyah
What was narrated concerning the recitation in the ‘Eid Prayers
Eid Prayer Recitation of Al-A’la and Al-Ghashiyah
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1283
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1283
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ الْبَاهِلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعُ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي الْعِيدَيْنِ بِـ {سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى } وَ {هَلْ أَتَاكَ حَدِيثُ الْغَاشِيَةِ } .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite in the ‘Eid prayer “Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High.” [Al-A’la (87)] and “Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?” [Al-Ghashiyah (88)]
[4] Al-A'la (87).[5] Al-Ghâshiyah (88).Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1283In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 481English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1283
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1283
This narration from Ibn Abbas confirms a known Eid prayer recitation: the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to recite Surah Al-A’la and Surah Al-Ghashiyah in the Eid prayer. The hadith is short, but its meaning is clear. Eid prayer has a special place, and the Qur’an remains at the heart of it. For people searching for the hadith about Eid prayer surahs, this report gives a direct answer. It also matches the wording of another narration in this same set, which strengthens the practical value of the report. The text does not add extra details about the number of takbirs or the sermon, so the explanation should stay focused on the recited chapters.
What we learn from this hadith
- Eid prayer includes recitation from the Qur’an.
- Surah Al-A’la and Surah Al-Ghashiyah are named in the narration.
- The Companion Ibn Abbas transmitted this practice from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- The hadith helps Muslims learn a reported Sunnah of Eid prayer.
