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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) prostrated after the salam when he was not sure."

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1237

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 عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ كَثِيرِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، وَخَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَجَدَ فِي وَهْمِهِ بَعْدَ التَّسْلِيمِ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) prostrated after the salam when he was not sure.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :

Context

This narration describes an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prostrated after the salam due to uncertainty about his prayer. This highlights the importance of humility and the acknowledgment of one's mistakes in worship.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this hadith reminds practitioners that it's acceptable to seek forgiveness and rectify mistakes in prayer. It encourages humility and the understanding that perfection is not always attainable.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions in response to uncertainty during prayer.

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عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

The Prophet frowned and turned away

سُورَةُ الشُّعَرَاءِ

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فَأُلْقِىَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ سَٰجِدِينَ

So the magicians fell down in prostration [to Allah].

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۩ Sajdah

فَٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِلَّهِ وَٱعْبُدُوا۟ ۩

So prostrate to Allah and worship [Him].

سُورَةُ الذَّارِيَاتِ

Adh-Dhaariyat (The Winnowing Winds)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِذْ دَخَلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِ فَقَالُوا۟ سَلَٰمًۭا ۖ قَالَ سَلَٰمٌۭ قَوْمٌۭ مُّنكَرُونَ

When they entered upon him and said, "[We greet you with] peace." He answered, "[And upon you] peace, [you are] a people unknown.

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

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وَأُلْقِىَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ سَٰجِدِينَ

And the magicians fell down in prostration [to Allah].

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This hadith is #1237 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer). It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :.

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