Whoever hears the prayer call and does not attend the congregational prayer, then his pray…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Ibn Majah

Authentic hadith

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Whoever hears the prayer call and does not attend the c…

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «من سمِع النِّدَاء فلم يَأتِه؛ فلا صلاة له إلا من عُذْر».

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever hears the prayer call and does not attend the c…

This Hadīth highlights the importance of performing prayers in congregation. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) explained that anyone who hears the call to the congregational prayer should attend it; if he does not attend, then his prayer will be incomplete and will have less reward; yet the prayer offered will be accepted, although he will be sinful for missing the congregation without an excuse. If he had a Shariah-approved excuse for missing the congregational prayer, such as sickness, rain, or fear for his life, wealth, or children, or the like, then there is no blame on him.

Categories : Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship · Prayer · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles · Virtue and Rulings of Congregational Prayer

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