Narrated Abu Mas'ud: The Prophet said, "the sun and the moon do not eclipse because of the death or life of someone, but they are two signs amongst the Signs of Allah. So, if you see them, offer the Prayer (of eclipse)."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 54: Beginning of Creation, Hadith #426
Narrated Abu Mas'ud: The Prophet said, "the sun and the moon do not eclipse because of the death or life of someone, but they are two signs amongst the Signs of Allah. So, if you see them, offer the Prayer (of eclipse)."
This hadith is from the book of Beginning of Creation in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 426 in book 54 of volume 4.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Astronomy.
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