Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 256-264 Chapter 36: The evidence for those who say that “the middle prayer” is the `Asr prayer. ‘Ali reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: On the day (of the Battle) of Ahzab we…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 251-255 Chapter 35: Stern warning against missing the `Asr prayer. Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: He who misses the afternoon prayer, it is as though he has been deprived…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 242-250 Chapter 34: It is recommended to pray `Asr early. Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray the afternoon prayer when the sun was high and bright, then…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 238-241 Chapter 33: It is recommended to pray Zuhr at the beginning of its time when there is no intense heat. Muhammad ibn al-Muthanna and Muhammad ibn Bashar narrated to us, both on the…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 229-237 Chapter 31: 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. Abu Huraira reported that the…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 213-228 Chapter 31: The times of the five prayers. Ibn Shibab reported: ‘Umar b. ‘Abd al-‘Aziz deferred the afternoon prayer somewhat and ‘Urwa said to him: Gabriel came down and he led the Messenger…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 205-212 Chapter 30: The one who catches up with a rak`ah of the prayer, he has caught up with that prayer. Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: He who finds…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 200-204 Chapter 29: When should the people stand up to pray? Abu Qatada reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When the Iqama is pronounced do not get up till you see me, Ibn…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 194-199 Chapter 28: It is recommended to come to prayers in a tranquil and dignified manner, and it is forbidden to come in a hasty manner. Abu Huraira reported: I heard the Messenger of…

Sahih Muslim Book 5 – Hadith 190-193 Chapter 27: What is to be said between the opening takbir and the recitation of the Qur’an. Abu Huraira reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to observe, silence for a short while between…