5/34. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 621c — Early Asr Prayer Timing
It is recommended to pray `Asr early
Asr Prayer Timing Hadith: Reaching Quba While the Sun Was High
Sahih Muslim : 621c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 621c
وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُصَلِّي الْعَصْرَ ثُمَّ يَذْهَبُ الذَّاهِبُ إِلَى قُبَاءٍ فَيَأْتِيهِمْ وَالشَّمْسُ مُرْتَفِعَةٌ .
Anas b. Malik reported: We used to offer the 'Asr prayer, then one would go to Quba' and reach there and the sun would be still high.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 621cIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 244USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1299
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 621c
This hadith about Asr prayer timing gives a clear picture from Anas b. Malik. He says they used to offer the Asr prayer, then a person would go to Quba and reach there while the sun was still high. The teaching is simple: the afternoon prayer was not being delayed until the sun was low. The report uses a real-life sign people could understand, which is the journey to Quba after prayer. For anyone searching for the hadith about praying Asr early, this narration shows that the Companions prayed Asr at a time when there was still plenty of daylight. It does not add extra rulings beyond that point, but it strongly points to care in praying Asr within its proper time.
What we learn from this hadith
- Asr was prayed early enough that the sun was still high afterward.
- The Companions used everyday signs to describe prayer timing.
- Prayer time was taken seriously and not treated casually.
- The narration highlights the importance of observing Asr without delay.
