What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1236 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by Narrated from Abu Hurairah:, states: "A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)."

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 1236 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1236

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).

Narrated by Narrated from Abu Hurairah:

Context

Abu Hurairah reported a similar narration from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), reinforcing the importance of following the Prophet's example in various aspects of worship. This highlights the significance of maintaining consistency in religious practices and the value of learning from authentic sources.

Modern Application

In daily prayers, many Muslims strive to emulate the Prophet's (ﷺ) conduct, ensuring their prayers are performed with sincerity and in accordance with his teachings. This practice fosters a deeper connection to their faith and enhances their spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example in worship.

Prophetic Conduct