What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1305 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Mu'adhbin Jabal said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took my hand and said: 'I love you, O Mu'adh!' I said: 'And I love you, O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).' Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Never forget to say in every praye…"

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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 #1305

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 يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ حَيْوَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيِّ، عَنِ الصُّنَابِحِيِّ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، قَالَ أَخَذَ بِيَدِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏"‏ إِنِّي لأُحِبُّكَ يَا مُعَاذُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ وَأَنَا أُحِبُّكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ فَلاَ تَدَعْ أَنْ تَقُولَ فِي كُلِّ صَلاَةٍ رَبِّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took my hand and said: 'I love you, O Mu'adh!' I said: 'And I love you, O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).' Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Never forget to say in every prayer: Rabbi a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik (My Lord, help me to remember You, give thanks to You and worship You well.)"

Narrated by It was narrated that Mu'adhbin Jabal said:

Context

In this hadith, Mu'adh bin Jabal narrates a touching moment where the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) expresses his love for him and advises him to make a specific supplication in every prayer. This emphasizes the importance of remembering Allah and seeking His help in worship. The takeaway is the significance of incorporating heartfelt supplications into our prayers.

Modern Application

Incorporating this supplication into our daily prayers can help us cultivate a deeper connection with Allah. By asking for assistance in remembering Him and performing good deeds, we can enhance our spiritual practice and mindfulness during salah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of making supplications during prayer, encouraging Muslims to seek Allah's help in their worship.

Prayer