What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1201 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Abu 'Atiyyah said:, states: ""Aishah said: 'Turning around during prayer is something that the Shaitan snatches from one's prayer.'""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 1201 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1201

The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا هِلاَلُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعَافَى بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ مَعْنٍ - عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ إِنَّ الاِلْتِفَاتَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ اخْتِلاَسٌ يَخْتَلِسُهُ الشَّيْطَانُ مِنَ الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏

"Aishah said: 'Turning around during prayer is something that the Shaitan snatches from one's prayer.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu 'Atiyyah said:

Context

Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), remarked on the act of turning during prayer, describing it as a distraction caused by Shaytan. This hadith underscores the importance of focus and concentration during prayer, as distractions can hinder the spiritual experience. Aisha's observation serves as a reminder for believers to maintain their attentiveness while praying.

Modern Application

In daily prayers, Muslims are encouraged to minimize distractions and maintain focus. This can involve creating a quiet environment for prayer and being mindful of one's thoughts, allowing for a more meaningful connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the importance of concentration in prayer as emphasized by the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct