What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1472 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Eclipses), narrated by It was narrated from Tawus from Ibn Abbas, that :, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed when the sun was eclipsed, bowing eight times and prostrating four times."

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 1472 in the Book of The Book of Eclipses.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1472

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.

أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ ابْنِ عُلَيَّةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى عِنْدَ كُسُوفِ الشَّمْسِ ثَمَانِيَ رَكَعَاتٍ وَأَرْبَعَ سَجَدَاتٍ ‏‏.‏‏ وَعَنْ عَطَاءٍ مِثْلُ ذَلِكَ ‏‏.‏‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed when the sun was eclipsed, bowing eight times and prostrating four times.

Narrated by It was narrated from Tawus from Ibn Abbas, that :

Context

This hadith narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prayed during a solar eclipse, performing eight rak'ahs and four prostrations. This act illustrates the significance of prayer during natural phenomena, reminding the community to turn to Allah in times of awe and fear, reinforcing the connection between faith and the natural world.

Modern Application

In our daily Salah, this hadith encourages us to remain steadfast in prayer during unusual events or crises. It serves as a reminder to seek Allah's mercy and guidance, especially during times of uncertainty.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Divine Signs because it highlights the practice of prayer during significant natural events, emphasizing the importance of turning to Allah.

Prayer Divine Signs