Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 150.
Narated By Abu Bakra: We were with Allah’s Apostle when the sun eclipsed. Allah’s Apostle
stood up dragging his cloak till he entered the Mosque. He led us in a two-Rakat prayer till the
sun (eclipse) had cleared. Then the Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “The sun and the moon do not
eclipse because of someone’s death. So whenever you see these eclipses pray and invoke
(Allah) till the eclipse is over.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 151.
Narated By Abu Masud: The Prophet said, “The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of
the death of someone from the people but they are two signs amongst the signs of Allah. When
you see them stand up and pray.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 152.
Narated By Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet said, “The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of
the death or life (i.e. birth) of someone but they are two signs amongst the signs of Allah. When
you see them offer the prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 153.
Narated By Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba: “The sun eclipsed in the life-time of Allah’s Apostle on the
day when (his son) Ibrahim died. So the people said that the sun had eclipsed because of the
death of Ibrahim. Allah’s Apostle said, “The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of the
death or life (i.e. birth) of some-one. When you see the eclipse pray and invoke Allah.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 154.
Narated By ‘Aisha : In the life-time of Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) the sun eclipsed, so he led the
people in prayer, and stood up and performed a long Qiyam, then bowed for a long while. He
stood up again and performed a long Qiyam but this time the period of standing was shorter
than the first. He bowed again for a long time but shorter than the first one, then he prostrated
and prolonged the prostration. He did the same in the second Raka as he did in the first and
then finished the prayer; by then the sun (eclipse) had cleared. He delivered the Khutba
(sermon) and after praising and glorifying Allah he said, “The sun and the moon are two signs
against the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse on the death or life of anyone. So when you see
the eclipse, remember Allah and say Takbir, pray and give Sadaqa.” The Prophet then said, “Ofollowers of Muhammad! By Allah! There is none who has more ghaira (self-respect) than Allah
as He has forbidden that His slaves, male or female commit adultery (illegal sexual intercourse).
O followers of Muhammad! By Allah! If you knew that which I know you would laugh little and
weep much.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 155.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr : “When the sun eclipsed in the life-time of Allah’s Apostle an
announcement was made that a prayer was to be offered in congregation.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 156.
Narated By ‘Aisha: (The wife of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) In the lifetime of the Prophet the sun
eclipsed and he went to the Mosque and the people aligned behind him. He said the Takbir
(starting the prayer) and prolonged the recitation (from the Quran) and then said Takbir and
performed a prolonged bowing; then he (lifted his head and) said, “Sami allahu liman hamidah”
(Allah heard him who sent his praises to Him). He then did not prostrate but stood up and
recited a prolonged recitation which was shorter than the first recitation. He again said Takbir
and then bowed a prolonged bowing but shorter than the first one and then said, “Sami ‘a-l-lahu
Lyman hamidah Rabbana walak-lhamd, (Allah heard him who sent his praises to Him. O our
Sustainer! All the praises are for You)” and then prostrated and did the same in the second
Raka; thus he completed four bowing and four prostrations. The sun (eclipse) had cleared
before he finished the prayer. (After the prayer) he stood up, glorified and praised Allah as He
deserved and then said, “The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah. They do not
eclipse because of the death or the life (i.e. birth) of someone. When you see them make haste
for the prayer.” Narrated Az-Zuhri: I said to ‘Ursa, “When the sun eclipsed at Medina your
brother (‘Abdullah bin Az-Zubair) offered only a two-Rakat prayer like that of the morning (Fajr)
prayer.” ‘Ursa replied, “Yes, for he missed the Prophet’s tradition (concerning this matter).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 157.
Narated By ‘Aisha: (The wife of the Prophet) On the day when the sun Khasafat (eclipsed)
Allah’s Apostle prayed; he stood up and said Takbir and recited a prolonged recitation, then he
performed a prolonged bowing, then he raised his head and said, “Sami’a-l-lahu Lyman
Hamidah,” and then remained standing and recited a prolonged recitation which was shorter
than the first. Then he performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than the first. Then he
prostrated and prolonged the prostration and he did the same in the second Raka as in the first
and then finished the prayer with Taslim. By that time the sun (eclipse) had cleared He
addressed the people and said, “The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah; they do
not eclipse (Yakhsifan) because of the death or the life (i.e. birth) of someone. So when you see
them make haste for the prayer.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 158.
Narated By Abu Bakra: Allah’s Apostle said: “The sun and the moon are two signs amongst
the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death of someone but Allah frightens
His devotees with them.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 159.
Narated By ‘Amra bint ‘AbdurRahman: A Jewess came to ask ‘Aisha (the wife of the Prophet)
about something. She said to her, “May Allah give you refuge from the punishment of the
grave.” So ‘Aisha asked Allah’s Apostle “Would the people be punished in their graves?” Allah’s
Apostle after seeking refuge with Allah from the punishment of the grave (and thus replied in the
affirmative). Then one day, Allah’s Apostle rode to go to some place but the sun eclipsed. He
returned in the forenoon and passed through the rear of the dwellings (of his wives) and stood
for the (eclipse) prayer, and the people stood behind him. He stood up for a long period and
then performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than the first bowing. Then he raised his
head and prostrated. Then he stood up (for the second Raka) for a long while but the standing
was shorter than that of the first Raka. Then he performed a prolonged bowing which was
shorter than the first one. Then he raised his head and prostrated. Then he stood up for a long
time but shorter than the first. Then he performed a prolonged bowing but shorter than the first.
Then he raised his head and prostrated and finished the prayer and (then delivered the sermon
and) said as much as Allah wished. And then he ordered the people to seek refuge with Allah
from the punishment of the grave.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 160.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr: When the sun eclipsed in the lifetime of Allah’s Apostle and
an announcement was made that the prayer was to be held in congregation. The Prophet
performed two bowing in one Raka. Then he stood up and performed two bowing in one Raka.
Then he sat down and finished the prayer; and by then the (eclipse) had cleared ‘Aisha said, “I
had never performed such a long prostration.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 161.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Abbas: The sun eclipsed in the life-time of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
Allah’s Apostle offered the eclipse prayer and stood for a long period equal to the period in
which one could recite Surat-al-Baqara. Then he bowed for a long time and then stood up for a
long period which was shorter than that of the first standing, then bowed again for a long time
but for a shorter period than the first; then he prostrated twice and then stood up for a long
period which was shorter than that of the first standing; then he bowed for a long time which
was shorter than the previous one, and then he raised his head and stood up for a long periodwhich was shorter than the first standing, then he bowed for a long time which was shorter than
the first bowing, and then prostrated (twice) and finished the prayer. By then, the sun (eclipse)
had cleared. The Prophet then said, “The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah. They
eclipse neither because of the death of somebody nor because of his life (i.e. birth). So when
you see them, remember Allah.” The people say, “O Allah’s Apostle! We saw you taking
something from your place and then we saw you retreating.” The Prophet replied, “I saw
Paradise and stretched my hands towards a bunch (of its fruits) and had I taken it, you would
have eaten from it as long as the world remains. I also saw the Hell-fire and I had never seen
such a horrible sight. I saw that most of the inhabitants were women.” The people asked, “O
Allah’s Apostle! Why is it so?” The Prophet replied, “Because of their ungratefulness.” It was
asked whether they are ungrateful to Allah. The Prophet said, “They are ungrateful to their
companions of life (husbands) and ungrateful to good deeds. If you are benevolent to one of
them throughout the life and if she sees anything (undesirable) in you, she will say, ‘I have
never had any good from you.’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 162.
Narated By Fatima bint Al-Mundhir: Asma’ bint Al Bakr said, “I came to ‘Aisha the wife of the
Prophet (p.b.u.h) during the solar eclipse. The people were standing and offering the prayer and
she was also praying too. I asked her, ‘What has happened to the people?’ She pointed out with
her hand towards the sky and said, ‘Subhan-Allah’. I said, ‘Is there a sign?’ She pointed out in
the affirmative.” Asma’ further said, “I too then stood up for the prayer till I fainted and then
poured water on my head. When Allah’s Apostle had finished his prayer, he thanked and
praised Allah and said, ‘I have seen at this place of mine what I have never seen even Paradise
and Hell. No doubt, it has been inspired to me that you will be put to trial in the graves like or
nearly like the trial of (Masih) Ad-Dajjal. (I do not know which one of the two Asma’ said.) (The
angels) will come to everyone of you and will ask what do you know about this man (i.e.
Muhammad). The believer or a firm believer (I do not know which word Asma’ said) will reply,
‘He is Muhammad, Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) who came to us with clear evidences and guidance,
so we accepted his teachings, believed and followed him.’ The angels will then say to him,
‘Sleep peacefully as we knew surely that you were a firm believer.’ The hypocrite or doubtful
person (I do not know which word Asma’ said) will say, ‘I do not know. I heard the people saying
something so I said it (the same).’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 163.
Narated By Asma: No doubt the Prophet ordered people to manumit slaves during the solar
eclipse.
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Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 164.
Narated By ‘Amra bint ‘AbdurRahman: A Jewess came to ‘Aisha to ask her about something
and then she said, “May Allah give you refuge from the punishment of the grave.” So ‘Aishaasked Allah’s Apostle, “Would the people be punished in their graves?” Allah’s Apostle asked
Allah’s refuge from the punishment of the grave (indicating an affirmative reply). Then one day
Allah’s Apostle rode (to leave for some place) but the sun eclipsed. He returned on the forenoon
and passed through the rear of the dwellings (of his wives) and stood up and started offering the
(eclipse) prayer and the people stood behind him. He stood for a long period and then
performed a long bowing and then stood straight for a long period which was shorter than that of
the first standing, then he performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than the first
bowing, then he raised his head and prostrated for a long time and then stood up (for the
second Raka) for a long while, but the standing was shorter than the standing of the first Raka.
Then he performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than that of the first one. He then
stood up for a long time but shorter than the first, then again performed a long bowing which
was shorter than the first and then prostrated for a shorter while than that of the first prostration.
Then he finished the prayer and delivered the sermon and) said what Allah wished; and ordered
the people to seek refuge with Allah from the punishment of the grave.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 165.
Narated By Abu Masud: Allah’s Apostle said, “The sun and the moon do not eclipse because
of someone’s death or life but they are two signs amongst the signs of Allah, so pray whenever
you see them.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 166.
Narated By ‘Aisha: In the lifetime of the Prophet the sun eclipsed and the Prophet (p.b.u.h)
stood up to offer the prayer with the people and recited a long recitation, then he performed a
prolonged bowing, and then lifted his head and recited a prolonged recitation which was shorter
than the first. Then he performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than the first and then
lifted his head and performed two prostrations. He then stood up for the second Raka and
offered it like the first. Then he stood up and said, “The sun and the moon do not eclipse
because of someone’s life or death but they are two signs amongst the signs of Allah which He
shows to His worshipers. So whenever you see them, make haste for the prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 167.
Narated By Abu Musa: The sun eclipsed and the Prophet got up, being afraid that it might be
the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment). He went to the Mosque and offered the prayer with the longest
Qiyam, bowing and prostration that I had ever seen him doing. Then he said, “These signs
which Allah sends do not occur because of the life or death of somebody, but Allah makes His
worshipers afraid by them. So when you see anything thereof, proceed to remember Allah,
invoke Him and ask for His forgiveness.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 168.
Narated By Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba : On the day of Ibrahim’s death, the sun eclipsed and the
people said that the eclipse was due to the death of Ibrahim (the son of the Prophet). Allah’s
Apostle said, “The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah. They do not
eclipse because of someone’s death or life. So when you see them, invoke Allah and pray till
the eclipse is clear.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 169.
Narated By Abu Bakra: In the life-time of the Prophet the sun eclipsed and then he offered a
two Rakat prayer.
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Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 170.
Narated By Abu Bakra: In the life-time of the Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) the sun eclipsed and he
went out dragging his clothes till he reached the Mosque. The people gathered around him and
he led them and offered two Rakat. When the sun (eclipse) cleared, he said, “The sun and the
moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse because of the death of
someone, and so when an eclipse occurs, pray and invoke Allah till the eclipse is over.” It
happened that a son of the Prophet called Ibrahim died on that day and the people were talking
about that (saying that the eclipse was caused by his death).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 18. ECLIPSES
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 171.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet led us and performed four bowing in two Rakat during the
solar eclipse and the first Raka was longer.
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Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 18, Hadith Number 172.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) recited (the Quran) aloud during the eclipse prayer
and when he had finished the eclipse prayer he said the Takbir and bowed. When he stood
straight from bowing he would say “Sami ‘al-l-ahu Lyman hamidah Rabbana walaka-l-hamd.”
And he would again start reciting. In the eclipse prayer there are four bowing and four
prostrations in two Rakat. Al-Auza’i and others said that they had heard Az-Zuhi from ‘Ursa from
‘Aisha saying, “In the life-time of Allah’s Apostle the sun eclipsed, and he made a person to
announce: ‘Prayer in congregation.’ He led the prayer and performed four bowing and four
prostrations in two Rakat.” Narrated Al-Walid that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Namir had informed him
that he had heard the same. Ibn Shihab heard the same. Az-Zuhrl said, “I asked (‘Ursa), ‘What
did your brother ‘Abdullah bin AzZubair do? He prayed two Rakat (of the eclipse prayer) like themorning prayer, when he offered the (eclipse) prayer in Median.’ ‘Ursa replied that he had
missed (i.e. did not pray according to) the Prophet’s tradition.” Sulaiman bin Kathir and Sufyan
bin Husain narrated from Az-Zuhri that the prayer for the eclipse used to be offered with loud
recitation.
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