Hadiths on Conditions of Prayer

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28 explained prophetic hadiths on "Conditions of Prayer": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 26 hadiths on the conditions of prayer: the times of the prescribed prayers detailed by Jibrīl, the start of each time, the two dawns, and the direction of prayer according to the saying: « What is between the east and the west is Qiblah ». Also included are the rules of clothing, the filth to wipe off the sandals, and places to avoid such as the graveyard. Other texts recommend eating before the sunset prayer when supper is served.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Conditions of Prayer

Authentic hadith Jibrīl came down and led me in prayer, and I prayed with him, then I prayed with him, then I prayed with him, then I prayed with him, then I prayed wi Authentic hadith The time for the Zhuhr prayer starts when the sun has passed its zenith and a man's shadow is equal in length to his height, until the time for the ‘A Authentic hadith We used to perform the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and when one of us left he could still see where Authentic hadith This is the best time to perform it, had it not been difficult for my Ummah Authentic hadith Offer the Fajr prayer at dawn, for this earns you greater rewards – or brings greater rewards Authentic hadith Whoever catches one Rak‘ah before sunrise, he has caught the Fajr prayer, and whoever catches one Rak‘ah of the ‘Asr prayer before sunset, he has caug Authentic hadith There are two 'Fajrs'. As for the 'Fajr' that resembles the tale of a wolf, it is not a sign that prayer has become due or food has become forbidden t Authentic hadith Allah does not accept the prayer of any woman who has reached the age of menstruation unless [she is] veiled Authentic hadith If it is wide, cross its ends; and if it is tight, pull it around your waist Authentic None of you should pray in a single garment with nothing on his shoulders Good hadith We were with the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) on a journey on a very dark night and we didn't know the direction of the Qibla Authentic hadith What is between the east and the west is Qiblah Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray on his riding animal, regardless of the direction it was facing. Whe Authentic hadith When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was on a journey and wished to offer voluntary prayers, he made his she-came Authentic hadith All of the earth is a mosque (prayer place) except the graveyard and the bathroom Authentic Do not sit on graves, and do not pray towards them Authentic hadith When anyone of you comes to the mosque, he should look (at his sandals). If he sees any filth or dirt on his sandals, he should wipe it off and pray i Authentic hadith If the supper is served, then start eating it before performing the Maghrib prayer, and do not be hasty in finishing it Authentic hadith While the people were performing the Fajr prayer in Qubā' Mosque, someone came saying: Tonight, (a portion of the) Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) entered the House along with Usāma ibn Zayd, Bilāl, and ‘Uthmān ibn Talha Authentic hadith O Messenger of Allah, I could not offer the ‘Asr prayer till the sun had set. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: By Allah Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to offer the Zhuhr prayer at the time of intense heat, and the ‘Asr prayer at the time Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) delayed the ‘Ishā' prayer until part of the night had passed and it was dark. ‘Umar came to Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to offer the Fajr prayer while some women from among the believers, wrapped Authentic hadith I used to sleep in front of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) with my legs in his prayer direction. When he wanted Authentic There are three (people) whose actions are not recorded by the Pen: a sleeping person till he awakes, a boy till he reaches puberty, and a person with Authentic hadith I went with my father to Abu Barzah al-Aslami, and my father asked him: How did the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) use to perfo Authentic hadith None of you should offer prayer in a single garment that does not cover the shoulders
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متناقص Waning Gibbous Day 22 / 29.5
Illumination 52%
New moon in 8 days
لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ