What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1160 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 Al-Qasim who narrated from 'Abdullah-he is Ibn Abdullah bin 'Umar- that:, states: "His father (Ibn 'Umar) said: "One of the sunnahs of the prayer is to hold the right foot upright and point its toes toward the Qiblah, and to sit on the left foot.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 1160 in the Book of The Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One's Hands Together).

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

Da'if

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

أَخْبَرَنَا الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ بَكْرِ بْنِ مُضَرَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، أَنَّ الْقَاسِمَ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ - عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ مِنْ سُنَّةِ الصَّلاَةِ أَنْ تَنْصِبَ، الْقَدَمَ الْيُمْنَى وَاسْتِقْبَالُهُ بِأَصَابِعِهَا الْقِبْلَةَ وَالْجُلُوسُ عَلَى الْيُسْرَى ‏.‏

His father (Ibn 'Umar) said: "One of the sunnahs of the prayer is to hold the right foot upright and point its toes toward the Qiblah, and to sit on the left foot."

Narrated by It was narrated from Al-Qasim who narrated from 'Abdullah-he is Ibn Abdullah bin 'Umar- that:

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Umar shares a teaching from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the Sunnah of prayer, specifically about positioning the right foot and sitting on the left foot. This guidance reflects the importance of proper posture and etiquette during prayer, enhancing the overall worship experience.

Modern Application

For those engaging in daily Salah, this hadith serves as a reminder to focus on the physical aspects of prayer. Proper positioning can enhance concentration and mindfulness, contributing to a more fulfilling spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides specific instructions on the physical posture during prayer, reflecting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Prayer Prophetic Conduct