What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1482 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Eclipses), narrated by It was narrated from Aishah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed during an eclipse in a shaded area near Zamzam, bowing four times and prostrating four times."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 1482 in the Book of The Book of Eclipses.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1482

The Book of Eclipses

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى فِي كُسُوفٍ فِي صُفَّةِ زَمْزَمَ أَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتٍ فِي أَرْبَعِ سَجَدَاتٍ ‏‏.‏‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed during an eclipse in a shaded area near Zamzam, bowing four times and prostrating four times.

Narrated by It was narrated from Aishah that:

Context

In this hadith, Aishah narrates that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed a prayer during an eclipse near Zamzam, demonstrating the importance of prayer during significant natural events. This act highlights the Prophet's commitment to worship and serves as a reminder for Muslims to maintain their prayers regardless of circumstances. The takeaway is the significance of prayer in all situations.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we can apply this principle by ensuring that we do not neglect our prayers, even when faced with unexpected events or challenges. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed during an eclipse, we should find ways to prioritize our daily salah amidst our busy schedules.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) dedication to prayer during an eclipse, emphasizing the importance of maintaining worship in all circumstances.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct