Hadith+
    Beta 2
Help
 
X
GO
Browse All Books    Browse All Topics
LiteView
 
Quick Search 
Sahih al-Bukhari 6341 (Book 80, Hadith 38) #6092
Raising Hands in Invocation

SUMMARY: The Prophet raised his hands in invocation until Anas saw the whiteness of his armpits.

Narrated Anas, "The Prophet raised his hands (in invocation) till I saw the whiteness of his armpits".
قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَقَالَ الأُوَيْسِيُّ حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، وَشَرِيكٍ، سَمِعَا أَنَسًا، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ رَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ حَتَّى رَأَيْتُ بَيَاضَ إِبْطَيْهِ‏.‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  invocation  *  dua  *  salat  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Raise your hands during prayer/invocation with devotion and sincerity

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith narrated by Anas ibn Malik tells us about the importance of prayer and invocation. It is reported that the Prophet raised his hands in supplication to Allah until Anas saw the whiteness of his armpits. This shows us how devoted and sincere he was when praying to Allah, as he was willing to raise his hands up high for a long period of time. It also teaches us that we should be humble and devoted when we pray, as it is an act of worshiping Allah. We should also strive to make our prayers meaningful and sincere, so that we can get closer to Allah through them.

Please use the feedback below to report any discrepancies or concerns.

Feedback           Discuss      Disclaimer     

haluk
  
Prev    Next