5/32. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 615a — Delay Dhuhr in Extreme Heat
The recommendation to delay Zuhr (until it has cooled down) in severe heat for one who finds it too hot in route to join the congregation
Delay Dhuhr Prayer in Extreme Heat: A Clear Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 615a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 615a
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحٍ، أَخ ْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبِي، سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا اشْتَدَّ الْحَرُّ فَأَبْرِدُوا بِالصَّلاَةِ فَإِنَّ شِدَّةَ الْحَرِّ مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) said: When it is very hot, say (the noon prayer) when the extreme heat passes away, for intensity of heat is from the exhalation of Hell.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 615aIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 229USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1282
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 615a
This Hadith teaches what to do when the heat is very strong at the time of the noon prayer. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that when it is very hot, the noon prayer should be said when the extreme heat passes away. He also said that the intensity of heat is from the exhalation of Hell. The core message is easy to understand: in severe heat, the prayer may be delayed until it becomes cooler. This Hadith about delaying Dhuhr prayer gives a practical instruction connected to hardship caused by heat. It does not speak about every weather condition. It speaks specifically about intense heat and the noon prayer.
What we learn from this hadith
- When heat is very intense, Dhuhr may be delayed until it cools.
- The instruction is tied to the noon prayer in severe heat.
- The Hadith links strong heat to the exhalation of Hell.
- Prayer is still kept within its proper time while easing hardship.
