7/3. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 851d — Dialect Detail in the Khutbah Silence Hadith
Listening attentively to the Khutbah on Friday
Friday Khutbah Silence Hadith and the Word Laghw
Sahih Muslim : 851d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 851d
وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا قُلْتَ لِصَاحِبِكَ أَنْصِتْ . يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ وَالإِمَامُ يَخْطُبُ فَقَدْ لَغِيتَ " . قَالَ أَبُو الزِّنَادِ هِيَ لُغَةُ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَإِنَّمَا هُوَ فَقَدْ لَغَوْتَ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The same hadith has been narrated by Abu Huraira, but instead of the word laghauta the word laghita has been used. Abu Zinad (one of the narrators) says that laghita is the dialect of Abu Huraira, whereas it is laghauta.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 851dIn-book reference : Book 7, Hadith 18USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1848
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 851d
This hadith about not talking during the Friday khutbah gives the same practical warning with a wording note. Abu Huraira narrated that if you say to your companion 'be quiet' on Friday while the Imam is preaching, then you have engaged in irrelevant talk. The report then mentions that the word laghita reflects Abu Huraira's dialect, while the known wording is laghauta. The main lesson is still simple: the khutbah is for listening. The wording detail does not change the action expected from the listener. During the sermon, a person should avoid even short comments and give attention to the Imam.
What we learn from this hadith
- The same warning about speaking during the khutbah is repeated.
- The narration includes a note about wording and dialect.
- The meaning remains focused on avoiding irrelevant talk.
- The listener should stay quiet while the Imam preaches.
