What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1361 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that As-Suddi said:, states: ""I asked Anas bin Malik: 'How should I leave after I have prayed- to the right or to the left?' He said: 'I usually saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) leave to the right.'"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1361 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1361

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنِ السُّدِّيِّ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ كَيْفَ أَنْصَرِفُ إِذَا صَلَّيْتُ عَنْ يَمِينِي، أَوْ عَنْ يَسَارِي، قَالَ أَمَّا أَنَا فَأَكْثَرُ، مَا رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَنْصَرِفُ عَنْ يَمِينِهِ ‏.‏

"I asked Anas bin Malik: 'How should I leave after I have prayed- to the right or to the left?' He said: 'I usually saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) leave to the right.'

Narrated by It was narrated that As-Suddi said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that he was asked how to leave after prayer, and he noted that he often saw the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) leave to the right. This highlights the significance of following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example in daily actions, including the etiquette of concluding prayers.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to adopt the Prophet's (ﷺ) practices in their daily lives, including the manner of leaving after prayer. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of small actions that reflect one's faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example in everyday actions.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct

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They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."

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Al-Waaqia (The Inevitable)

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The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?

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And if he was of the companions of the right,

فَأَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ مَآ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ

Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?

سُورَةُ عَبَسَ

Abasa (He frowned)

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عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

The Prophet frowned and turned away

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This hadith is #1361 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 As-Suddi said:.

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