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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 1470 in the Book of The Book of Eclipses.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1470 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Eclipses), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""The sun was eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded a caller to call out that prayer was about to begin in congregation. So they gathered and formed rows…"

The Book of Eclipses

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ خَسَفَتِ الشَّمْسُ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُنَادِيًا يُنَادِي أَنَّ الصَّلاَةَ جَامِعَةً فَاجْتَمَعُوا وَاصْطَفُّوا فَصَلَّى بِهِمْ أَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتٍ فِي رَكْعَتَيْنِ وَأَرْبَعَ سَجَدَاتٍ ‏‏.‏‏

"The sun was eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded a caller to call out that prayer was about to begin in congregation. So they gathered and formed rows, and he led them in prayer, bowing four times in two rak'ahs and prostrating four times."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), a solar eclipse occurred, prompting him to call the community for a congregational prayer. This event highlights the importance of prayer in times of natural phenomena, showing that the Prophet (ﷺ) sought to bring people together to seek Allah's mercy and guidance through collective worship. The takeaway is the significance of prayer in all circumstances.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we can apply this principle by gathering with family or friends for prayer during significant events or moments of uncertainty. This collective act not only strengthens our faith but also fosters a sense of community and support among us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of congregational prayer during significant events.

Prayer