What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1357 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:, states: ""I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) counting tasbih on his fingers.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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 1357 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1357

The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى الصَّنْعَانِيُّ، وَالْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الذَّارِعُ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَثَّامُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَعْقِدُ التَّسْبِيحَ ‏.‏

"I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) counting tasbih on his fingers."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Abdullah bin 'Amr observes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) counting tasbih on his fingers. This practice emphasizes the importance of remembrance and glorification of Allah in a tangible way. The Prophet's actions serve as a model for Muslims, highlighting the significance of mindfulness in worship and the physical expression of faith.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims use their fingers to keep track of their dhikr (remembrance of Allah) during prayers or personal reflection. This method helps individuals focus on their spiritual practice and maintain a connection with their faith, especially in a fast-paced world.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it illustrates the practice of remembering Allah through physical means, which is an integral part of prayer and supplication.

Prayer Supplication