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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1249

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 سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ كَانُوا يَقُولُونَ إِذَا أَوْهَمَ يَتَحَرَّى الصَّوَابَ ثُمَّ يَسْجُدُ سَجْدَتَيْنِ ‏.‏
"They used to say: 'If one is not sure of what he estimates is correct, then prostrate twice.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Ibrahim said:

Context

In this narration, it is mentioned that if someone is unsure about their prayer, they should perform two additional prostrations. This practice reflects the flexibility within Islamic worship, allowing individuals to correct uncertainties and maintain the integrity of their prayer.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in daily salah by encouraging Muslims to seek clarity and confidence in their prayers. If unsure, they can take steps to rectify their worship, ensuring it remains valid.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides guidance on addressing uncertainties in prayer.

PrayerProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #1249 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 that Ibrahim said:.

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