40/9. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2618 — Abandoning Salat Warning
What Has Been Related About Abandoning The Salat
Hadith About Abandoning Salat and Faith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2618
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2618
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " بَيْنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالإِيمَانِ تَرْكُ الصَّلاَةِ " .
Jabir Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) Said: "Between Disbelief And Faith Is Abandoning The Salat."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2618In-book reference : Book 40, Hadith 13English translation : Vol. 5, Book 38, Hadith 2618
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2618
This hadith about abandoning Salat and faith is a very serious warning. The Prophet (s.a.w) said, “Between disbelief and faith is abandoning the Salat.” The wording is short and direct. It shows that Salat is not a minor matter in Islam. Prayer is tied to the line between faith and disbelief in this narration. The hadith should make a person careful about neglecting prayer and honest about its place in their life. It does not list many details here; it simply gives a strong warning. The main lesson is that Salat must not be treated as optional or unimportant.
What we learn from this hadith
- Abandoning Salat is described as a grave danger.
- The hadith connects Salat directly with faith.
- Prayer should not be treated as a light matter.
- The short wording makes the warning clear and serious.
