Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1030 in the Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1030 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: ""Be moderate in bowing and prostration, and do not rest your forearms along the ground like a dog.""

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 سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، وَحَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ اعْتَدِلُوا فِي الرُّكُوعِ وَالسُّجُودِ وَلاَ يَبْسُطْ أَحَدُكُمْ ذِرَاعَيْهِ كَالْكَلْبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Be moderate in bowing and prostration, and do not rest your forearms along the ground like a dog."

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of moderation during the physical acts of prayer, specifically bowing and prostration. He advises against extending the forearms on the ground like a dog, which illustrates a need for dignity and decorum in worship. The takeaway is to maintain a balanced and respectful posture while praying.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this principle encourages worshippers to adopt a composed and dignified posture during their prayers. It reminds us to focus on our connection with Allah and to perform our prayers with the proper etiquette and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides guidance on the physical conduct during salah.

Prayer