Q
What does this narration indicate about the Prophet’s (ﷺ) concern for the ease of his followers in religious practices?
A
One night the Prophet (ﷺ) delayed the `Isha’ prayer whereupon `Umar went to him and said, “The prayer,
O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! The women and children had slept.” The Prophet (ﷺ) came out with water dropping
from his head, and said, “Were I not afraid that it would be hard for my followers (or for the people), I
would order them to pray `Isha prayer at this time.” (Various versions of this Hadith are given by the
narrators with slight differences in expression but not in content).
O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! The women and children had slept.” The Prophet (ﷺ) came out with water dropping
from his head, and said, “Were I not afraid that it would be hard for my followers (or for the people), I
would order them to pray `Isha prayer at this time.” (Various versions of this Hadith are given by the
narrators with slight differences in expression but not in content).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 7239, Book 94, Hadith 14
Sahih al-Bukhari 7239, Book 94, Hadith 14
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