What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1278 about?

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 Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "People should certainly stop lifting their gaze to the sky when they supplicate during the prayer, or they will lose their eyesight.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 1278 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#1277

#1278

Sunan an-Nasa'i

#1279

›

Sunan an-Nasa'i #1278

The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)

Da'if

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

أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ السَّرْحِ، عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَيَنْتَهِيَنَّ أَقْوَامٌ عَنْ رَفْعِ أَبْصَارِهِمْ عِنْدَ الدُّعَاءِ فِي الصَّلاَةِ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ أَوْ لَتُخْطَفَنَّ أَبْصَارُهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "People should certainly stop lifting their gaze to the sky when they supplicate during the prayer, or they will lose their eyesight."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the practice of looking up to the sky while making supplications during prayer. He emphasizes that such behavior could lead to losing one's eyesight. This statement reflects the importance of focus and humility during prayer, encouraging believers to maintain their concentration and sincerity.

Modern Application

In daily prayers, individuals can apply this principle by ensuring they are fully present and engaged in their supplications. It serves as a reminder to avoid distractions and to cultivate a deeper connection with Allah during moments of worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it addresses the proper etiquette of supplication during prayer and the importance of maintaining focus.

Prayer Supplication