What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1058 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together)), narrated by It was narrated from Malik bin Al-Huwairith that:, states: "He saw the Prophet (ﷺ) raise his hands when he bowed, and when he raised his head from bowing, until they were in level with the highest part of his ears."

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 1058 in the Book of The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1058

The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together)

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ زُرَيْعٍ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ نَصْرِ بْنِ عَاصِمٍ، أَنَّهُ حَدَّثَهُمْ عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ الْحُوَيْرِثِ، أَنَّهُ رَأَى رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَرْفَعُ يَدَيْهِ إِذَا رَكَعَ وَإِذَا رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ مِنَ الرُّكُوعِ حَتَّى يُحَاذِيَ بِهِمَا فُرُوعَ أُذُنَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He saw the Prophet (ﷺ) raise his hands when he bowed, and when he raised his head from bowing, until they were in level with the highest part of his ears.

Narrated by It was narrated from Malik bin Al-Huwairith that:

Context

This hadith describes how Malik bin Al-Huwairith observed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) raising his hands during prayer, specifically when bowing and rising from it. This practice illustrates the physical aspects of salah and the importance of maintaining proper posture and movements during worship. It serves as a guide for Muslims on how to perform their prayers correctly.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this hadith encourages Muslims to pay attention to their physical posture and movements. By following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example, believers can enhance their focus and mindfulness during prayer, fostering a deeper connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides insight into the physical actions associated with the performance of salah.

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And that when the Servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."

سُورَةُ عَبَسَ

Abasa (He frowned)

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عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

The Prophet frowned and turned away

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This hadith is #1058 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together). It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Malik bin Al-Huwairith that:.

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