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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the Signs of Allah. They do not
eclipse because of someone's death or life. So, if you see them (i.e. eclipse), celebrate the Praises of
Allah (i.e. pray).
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 59, Hadith 13
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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of someone's death or life (i.e.
birth), but they are two signs amongst the Signs of Allah. So, if you see them (i.e. eclipse) offer the (eclipse) prayer.
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On the day of a solar eclipse, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) stood up (to offer the eclipse prayer). He recited Takbir,
recited a long recitation (of Holy Verses), bowed a long bowing, and then he raised h is head saying.
"Allah hears him who sends his praises to Him." Then he stayed standing, recited a long recitation
again, but shorter than the former, bowed a long bowing, but shorter than the first, performed a long
prostration and then performed the second rak`a in the same way as he had done the first. By the time
he had finished his prayer with Taslim, the solar eclipse had been over. Then he addressed the people
referring to the solar and lunar eclipses saying, "These are two signs amongst the Signs of Allah, and
they do not eclipse because of anyone's death or life. So, if you see them, hasten for the Prayer."