English
Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Two or more constitute a congregation." 1
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sunan Ibn Majah 972 (unverified) 96% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) The statement "Two or more constitute a congregation" is supported by the explanation in Ad-Durr Al-Mukhtar: "The minimum number for a congregation is two, one being the Imam."
Note 1
(۱) قوله: اثنان فما فوقها جماعة لذلك قال في الدر المختار»: وأقلها اثنان، واحد مع الإمام.