Hadiths on Prayer of the Solar and Lunar Eclipse

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4 explained prophetic hadiths on "Prayer of the Solar and Lunar Eclipse": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category groups 4 authentic hadiths on the Prayer of the Solar and Lunar Eclipse. They teach that « The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah » and that the eclipse occurs neither for a death nor for a birth, but to arouse the fear of the servants. These must then pray, supplicate Allah, and give charity. The account of the eclipse that occurred in the time of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) details the congregational prayer with four bowings and four prostrations.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Prayer of the Solar and Lunar Eclipse

Authentic hadith The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah, by which Allah frightens His slaves. They do not eclipse on account of the death of anyone. So, wh Authentic hadith These are the signs which Allah sends, not on account of the death of anyone or life of any one, but Allah sends them to frighten His servants thereby Authentic hadith A solar eclipse occurred during the Prophet's lifetime and he sent someone to summon people for a congregational prayer. They gathered and he came for Authentic hadith The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse on the death or life of anyone. So when you see that, supplicate to Allah, say

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Tue 22 Jumada al-Awwal
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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