Volume 2, Book
18, Number 150:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 151:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 152:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 153:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 154:
Narrated '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, "O followers 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.
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 155:
Narrated '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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 156:
Narrated '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)."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 157:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 158:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 159:
Narrated '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.
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 160:
Narrated '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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 161:
Narrated '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 period which 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.' "
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 162:
Narrated 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).' "
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 163:
Narrated Asma:
No doubt the Prophet ordered people to
manumit slaves during the solar eclipse.
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 164:
Narrated '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 'Aisha asked 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.
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 165:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 166:
Narrated '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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 167:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 168:
Narrated 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."
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 169:
Narrated Abu Bakra:
In the life-time of the Prophet the sun
eclipsed and then he offered a two Rakat prayer.
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 170:
Narrated 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).
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 171:
Narrated Aisha:
The Prophet led us and performed four
bowing in two Rakat during the solar eclipse and the first Raka
was longer.
Volume 2, Book
18, Number 172:
Narrated '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
the morning 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.
|