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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 1427 in the Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1427

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1427 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Samurah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in Jumu'ah prayer: 'Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High'(Al-A'la 87) and: 'Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e. the Day of…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مَعْبَدُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ فِي صَلاَةِ الْجُمُعَةِ بِـ ‏{‏ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى ‏}‏ وَ{‏ هَلْ أَتَاكَ حَدِيثُ الْغَاشِيَةِ ‏}‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in Jumu'ah prayer: 'Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High'(Al-A'la 87) and: 'Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)?"(Al-Ghashiyah 88)

Narrated by It was narrated that Samurah said:

Context

This hadith describes the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited specific verses during the Jumu'ah prayer. His choice of verses reflects the themes of glorifying Allah and the significance of the Day of Resurrection, emphasizing the spiritual depth of Friday prayers.

Modern Application

During Jumu'ah, many Muslims look forward to the sermon and the recitation of specific verses. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of the content of prayers and the messages conveyed during communal worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the recitation of specific verses during the Jumu'ah prayer.

Prayer