Sunan an-Nasa'i #1294

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 سَعِيدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ الأُمَوِيُّ، فِي حَدِيثِهِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ زَيْدَ بْنَ خَارِجَةَ قَالَ أَنَا سَأَلْتُ، رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ صَلُّوا عَلَىَّ وَاجْتَهِدُوا فِي الدُّعَاءِ وَقُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I asked Zaid bin Kharijah who said: 'I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he said: Send salah upon me and strive hard in supplication, and say: Alahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad (O Allah, send salah upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad).'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Musa bin Talha said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encourages his followers to send blessings upon him and to engage in sincere supplication. This practice not only strengthens the connection between the believer and the Prophet (ﷺ) but also serves as a means of seeking Allah's mercy and blessings. The emphasis on striving in supplication highlights the importance of earnestness in prayer.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, making dua and sending blessings upon the Prophet (ﷺ) can be a source of comfort and spiritual upliftment. It encourages individuals to maintain a positive mindset and to seek divine assistance in their endeavors.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it underscores the significance of invoking blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as a form of worship and connection with Allah.

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This hadith is #1294 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 Musa bin Talha said:.

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