What is the authenticity of the hadith: "When the 'Isha' prayer is called for and the iqamah is made, begin with the 'Isha' prayer"?
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Question:
He says: Please inform me, Honorable Shaykh, about the authenticity of this hadith, which means: if the 'Isha' meal is present and the 'Isha' prayer is present, begin with the meal.
Answer:
Yes, this is a valid hadith. If the 'Isha' meal is present, begin with it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Riyad as-Salihin 1753 This is so that one enters the prayer with a clear mind, not thinking about anything except the prayer. Because when food is present, one's soul attaches to it and follows it during the prayer. So the sunnah (recommended practice) is to eat the 'Isha' meal before praying. Yes, and likewise, if one is holding back urine or stool, and the two impurities are pressing him, he should relieve himself of them, perform wudu' (the ablution for prayer), and then enter the prayer with a peaceful mind. Yes.
He says: Please inform me, Honorable Shaykh, about the authenticity of this hadith, which means: if the 'Isha' meal is present and the 'Isha' prayer is present, begin with the meal.
Answer:
Yes, this is a valid hadith. If the 'Isha' meal is present, begin with it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
No Salat (prayer) should be performed when the food has been served, nor should it be performed when a person is in need of relieving himself.
لا صلاة بحضرة طعام ولا وهو يدافعه الأخبثان
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3740] ما صحة حديث: "إذا حضر العشاء وأقيمت الصلاة، فابدؤوا بالعشاء"؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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