What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1421 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to deliver two khutbahs standing, and he would separate them by sitting."

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 1421 in the Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1421

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَخْطُبُ الْخُطْبَتَيْنِ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ وَكَانَ يَفْصِلُ بَيْنَهُمَا بِجُلُوسٍ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to deliver two khutbahs standing, and he would separate them by sitting.

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivering two khutbahs (sermons) while standing, with a brief sitting in between. This format emphasizes the importance of the khutbah in Friday prayers, providing a structured way to convey messages and teachings to the community.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, the structure of the khutbah remains relevant as it allows for the dissemination of important religious and social messages. This practice fosters community engagement and encourages reflection among attendees during Friday prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it outlines the specific manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conducted the Friday sermon.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)