English translation
[2089] 1 - (901) It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The sun was eclipsed at the time of the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ, and the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ stood up and prayed, and stood for a very long time. Then he bowed and bowed for a very long time. Then he raised his head and stood for a very long time, but it was shorter than the first time. Then he bowed and bowed for a very long time, but it was shorter than the first time. Then he prostrated. Then he stood up and stood for a long time, but it was shorter than the first time. Then he bowed and bowed for a long time, but it was shorter than the first time. Then he raised his head and stood for a long time, but it was shorter than the first time. Then he bowed and bowed for a long time, but it was shorter than the first time. Then he prostrated. Then the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ finished (the prayer) and the eclipse had ended. Then he addressed the people, praising and glorifying Allāh, then he said: 'The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allāh, and they do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that, then say the Takbīr and offer supplication to Allāh, pray and give charity. O Ummah of Muḥammad! There is no one who is more jealous than Allāh of His male or female slave commits Zinâ. O Ummah of Muḥammad! If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep much. Have I not conveyed (the message)?'"