Does the hadith (When you see that, hasten to prayer) indicate that the eclipse prayer is obligatory or recommended?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1058 Does this hadith indicate that this prayer is obligatory, or that it is recommended?
Answer:
It indicates its emphasis. However, only the five prayers are obligatory, because when the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explained the five prayers to the Bedouin, the Bedouin asked him, "Is there anything else required of me?" He said, "No, except what you do voluntarily." As for the other prayers, they are not obligatory; they are a sunnah (recommended practice).
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
So whenever you see them, make haste for the prayer.
فإذا رأيتم ذلك فافزعوا إلى الصلاةAnswer:
It indicates its emphasis. However, only the five prayers are obligatory, because when the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explained the five prayers to the Bedouin, the Bedouin asked him, "Is there anything else required of me?" He said, "No, except what you do voluntarily." As for the other prayers, they are not obligatory; they are a sunnah (recommended practice).
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قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [ 3436/435] هل يدل حديث (فإذا رأيتم ذلك، فافزعوا إلى الصلاة) على وجوب صلاة الكسوف أم استحبابها؟ — youtube.com
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