5/13. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 849 — Quiet in Audible Prayer
When the Imam is reciting, then listen attentively
Quiet in Audible Prayer When the Imam Recites
Sunan Ibn Majah : 849
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 849
حَدَّثَنَا جَمِيلُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ أُكَيْمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ صَلَّى بِنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ وَزَادَ فِيهِ قَالَ فَسَكَتُوا بَعْدُ فِيمَا جَهَرَ فِيهِ الإِمَامُ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in prayer,” and he mentioned a similar report, and added to it, and he said: “And after that they were quiet in the prayers in which the Imam recites aloud.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 849In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 47English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 849
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 849
Core Topic: Imam Recitation. This Hadith continues the meaning of the previous report and adds an important detail. After the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم led the prayer and mentioned the matter of someone reciting behind him, the narrator says that after that they were quiet in prayers where the Imam recited aloud. The Hadith is specific about audible prayers and the conduct of followers. It does not speak about every possible prayer case, so the explanation should remain tied to what is stated. For people searching for silent behind Imam hadith, this narration gives a clear report that the Companions became quiet during aloud recitation by the Imam.
What we learn from this hadith
- The companions became quiet in aloud prayers after this event.
- The Imam’s audible recitation should be listened to with care.
- Following the Imam includes knowing when to stay quiet.
- The narration connects prayer manners with respect for Qur’an recitation.
