What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1081 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 Anas that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said the Qunut for one month, supplicating against one of the 'Arab tribes, then he stopped doing that.""

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 1081 in the Book of The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1081

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَنَتَ شَهْرًا يَدْعُو عَلَى حَىٍّ مِنْ أَحْيَاءِ الْعَرَبِ ثُمَّ تَرَكَهُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said the Qunut for one month, supplicating against one of the 'Arab tribes, then he stopped doing that."

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas that:

Context

Anas narrates that the Prophet (ﷺ) performed Qunut for a month, supplicating against a tribe of Arabs. This act illustrates the Prophet's response to specific circumstances, demonstrating the use of supplication in addressing communal issues. The takeaway is the importance of making dua for oneself and others in times of need.

Modern Application

In today's context, making dua can be a powerful tool for individuals facing challenges or seeking guidance. Muslims are encouraged to engage in personal supplications, especially during difficult times, to seek divine assistance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the practice of making dua in response to specific situations and shows the Prophet's approach to communal issues.

Supplication Prophetic Conduct