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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 1223 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1223 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said:, states: ""We used to greet the Prophet (ﷺ) with salam and he would return our salam, until we came back from the land of Ethiopia. I greeted him with salam and he did not return my greeting,a nd I started to w…"

The Book of Forgetfulness (In 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 الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُسَلِّمُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَيَرُدُّ عَلَيْنَا السَّلاَمَ حَتَّى قَدِمْنَا مِنْ أَرْضِ الْحَبَشَةِ فَسَلَّمْتُ عَلَيْهِ فَلَمْ يَرُدَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَخَذَنِي مَا قَرُبَ وَمَا بَعُدَ فَجَلَسْتُ حَتَّى إِذَا قَضَى الصَّلاَةَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ يُحْدِثُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِ مَا يَشَاءُ وَإِنَّهُ قَدْ أَحْدَثَ مِنْ أَمْرِهِ أَنْ لاَ يُتَكَلَّمَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"We used to greet the Prophet (ﷺ) with salam and he would return our salam, until we came back from the land of Ethiopia. I greeted him with salam and he did not return my greeting,a nd I started to wonder why. So I sat down; and when he finished praying, he said: 'Allah (SWT) decrees what He wills, and He has decreed what we should not speak during the prayer.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the etiquette of greeting the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the significance of maintaining respect during prayer. It highlights the importance of adhering to the prescribed conduct in worship, as the Prophet (ﷺ) explained that speaking during prayer is not permitted. This serves as a reminder of the sanctity of the prayer environment.

Modern Application

In contemporary worship, individuals can reflect on the importance of maintaining focus and respect during prayer. Understanding the etiquette of prayer can enhance the overall experience and foster a deeper connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of proper conduct and respect in interactions with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and during prayer.

Respectful Greetings Prophetic Etiquette