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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 1424 in the Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer).

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1424 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would come down from the minbar and a man would come to him and speak to him, then the Prophet (ﷺ) would listen to him until he gave him an answer, then he would go to his…"

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْفِرْيَابِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَنْزِلُ عَنِ الْمِنْبَرِ فَيَعْرِضُ لَهُ الرَّجُلُ فَيُكَلِّمُهُ فَيَقُومُ مَعَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَتَّى يَقْضِيَ حَاجَتَهُ ثُمَّ يَتَقَدَّمُ إِلَى مُصَلاَّهُ فَيُصَلِّي ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would come down from the minbar and a man would come to him and speak to him, then the Prophet (ﷺ) would listen to him until he gave him an answer, then he would go to his place of prayer and pray."

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:

Context

Anas narrates how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would engage with individuals who approached him while he was delivering a sermon. This interaction demonstrates the Prophet's commitment to respectful communication and his willingness to address the needs of his community, even during formal occasions.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle emphasizes the importance of being approachable and responsive in communication. It encourages individuals to listen actively and engage with others, fostering a culture of respect and understanding in both personal and professional interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it highlights the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ interacted with others during his sermons.

Respectful Communication Prophetic Etiquette