What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1015 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer), narrated by Umm Hani said:, states: ""I used to listen to the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting Quran when I was on my roof.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1015 in the Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1015

The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، عَنْ وَكِيعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ جَعْدَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ هَانِئٍ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَسْمَعُ قِرَاءَةَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَا عَلَى عَرِيشِي ‏.‏

"I used to listen to the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting Quran when I was on my roof."

Narrated by Umm Hani said:

Context

In this hadith, Umm Hani shares her experience of listening to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reciting the Quran from her rooftop. This illustrates the accessibility of the Prophet's teachings and the importance of community engagement with the Quran, highlighting the value of learning and sharing knowledge.

Modern Application

This principle can inspire individuals to engage with the Quran in their daily lives, whether through personal reading or listening to recitations. It emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and fostering a community that values Quranic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the significance of the Quran and the Prophet's example in engaging with it.

Quran Prophetic Conduct