What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1420 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:, states: ""I sat with the Prophet (ﷺ) and I did not see him deliver the khutbah except standing, and he sat, then he stood up and delivered the second khutbah.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 1420 in the Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1420

The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday 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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ جَالَسْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَمَا رَأَيْتُهُ يَخْطُبُ إِلاَّ قَائِمًا وَيَجْلِسُ ثُمَّ يَقُومُ فَيَخْطُبُ الْخُطْبَةَ الآخِرَةَ ‏.‏

"I sat with the Prophet (ﷺ) and I did not see him deliver the khutbah except standing, and he sat, then he stood up and delivered the second khutbah."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:

Context

In this narration, Jabir bin Samurah shares his observation of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivering the khutbah while standing. This practice underscores the importance of the khutbah as a central element of the Friday prayer, reinforcing the need for the Imam to address the congregation effectively. The standing position signifies authority and engagement with the community.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the significance of the khutbah during Friday prayers. As attendees, we should actively listen and engage with the message being delivered, enhancing our understanding and connection to the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the practice of delivering the khutbah while standing, highlighting its importance in the Friday prayer.

Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)