15/94. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1394a — Prayer in Prophet’s Mosque
The virtue of praying in the Masajid of Makkah and Al-Madinah
Prayer in Prophet’s Mosque Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 1394a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1394a
حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لِعَمْرٍو - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، يَبْلُغُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " صَلاَةٌ فِي مَسْجِدِي هَذَا أَفْضَلُ مِنْ أَلْفِ صَلاَةٍ فِيمَا سِوَاهُ إِلاَّ الْمَسْجِدَ الْحَرَامَ" .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrated It directly from Allah's Apostle' (ﷺ) having said this: A prayer in my mosque is a thousand times more excellent than a prayer in any other mosque, except Masjid al-Haram (Mosque of the Ka'ba).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1394aIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 578USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 3209
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1394a
This prayer in Prophet’s Mosque hadith teaches the great reward of salah in the mosque of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم. Abu Huraira narrated that a prayer in the Prophet’s mosque is a thousand times more excellent than a prayer in any other mosque, except Masjid al-Haram. The hadith is direct and should be explained directly. It does not compare all forms of worship; it speaks specifically about prayer. It also clearly gives one exception: Masjid al-Haram. People often search this as one prayer in Masjid Nabawi, prayer in my mosque hadith, and Masjid al-Haram exception. The hadith helps Muslims value prayer in this blessed mosque without ignoring the exact wording.
What we learn from this hadith
- Prayer in the Prophet’s Mosque has a special reward.
- The hadith specifically speaks about prayer, not every act in general.
- Masjid al-Haram is clearly mentioned as the exception.
- Virtues should be stated with the same limits found in the hadith.
