What is the authenticity of the hadith: “If the one passing in front of the one praying knew…”?
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Question:
The hadith was narrated from Abu Juhaym from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sahih Muslim 507a It was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim, and may Allah send prayers upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions. Is the hadith correct in its writing, or does it contain errors, as there is confusion regarding: “that standing for forty [prayers] is better for him than passing [in front of him]”? May Allah guide you.
Answer:
The hadith is authentic. It was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim in the two Sahihs, and its wording is as mentioned in the question. As for the addition found in some books of “(of sin)” after the phrase “what is upon him,” this addition is not correct from the perspective of narration, but its meaning is correct.
The hadith was narrated from Abu Juhaym from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
If anyone who passes in front of a man who is praying knew the responsibility he incurs, he would stand still forty (years) rather than to pass in front of him
لو يعلم المار بين يدي المصلي ماذا عليه لكان أن يقف أربعين خيرًا له من أن يمر بين يديهAnswer:
The hadith is authentic. It was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim in the two Sahihs, and its wording is as mentioned in the question. As for the addition found in some books of “(of sin)” after the phrase “what is upon him,” this addition is not correct from the perspective of narration, but its meaning is correct.
Source
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