What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1500 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Eclipses), narrated by It was narrated from Samurah that:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) led them in prayer during an eclipse of the sun, and we did not hear him say anything."

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 1500 in the Book of The Book of Eclipses.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1500

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّادٍ، - رَجُلٌ مِنْ بَنِي عَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ - عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، ‏.‏ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى بِهِمْ فِي كُسُوفِ الشَّمْسِ لاَ نَسْمَعُ لَهُ صَوْتًا ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) led them in prayer during an eclipse of the sun, and we did not hear him say anything.

Narrated by It was narrated from Samurah that:

Context

During an eclipse, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) led a prayer without audible recitation, demonstrating humility and focus on worship. This event underscores the importance of prayer in times of natural occurrences, reminding the community to seek Allah's mercy and guidance. The Prophet's silent prayer reflects a deep sense of reverence and submission to Allah.

Modern Application

In our daily prayers, we can take inspiration from this hadith by focusing our hearts and minds on worship, even when external circumstances are overwhelming. This approach can help us cultivate a deeper spiritual connection during our prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Signs of Allah because it highlights the act of prayer during a natural phenomenon and the significance of recognizing Allah's signs.

Prayer Signs of Allah