6/25. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 760b — Prayer on the Majestic Night
Encouragement to pray qiyam during Ramadan, which is Tarawih
Hadith About Praying on Laylatul Qadr with Faith
Sahih Muslim : 760b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 760b
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، حَدَّثَنِي وَرْقَاءُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ يَقُمْ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ فَيُوَافِقُهَا - أُرَاهُ قَالَ - إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: He who prayed on the Lailat-ul-Qadr (the Majestic Night) knowing that it is (the same night). I (believe) that he (the Prophet also) said: (He who does) it with faith and seeking reward (from Allah), his sins would be forgiven.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 760bIn-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 210USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1665
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 760b
This Hadith about Laylatul Qadr focuses on prayer during the Majestic Night. Abu Huraira reported that Allah's Apostle (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that whoever prayed on Laylatul Qadr, knowing that it is that night, would be forgiven. The narrator adds that he believes the Prophet also said it should be done with faith and seeking reward from Allah. The Hadith is careful in its wording, because the narrator mentions what he believes was also said. The main lesson is still clear from the text: Laylatul Qadr is a night for prayer, faith, and hope in Allah's reward. A Muslim should treat this night with care and turn to Allah through prayer.
What we learn from this hadith
- Laylatul Qadr is connected with night prayer.
- The Hadith mentions knowing or catching that night.
- Faith and seeking reward are mentioned in the narration.
