What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1578 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Prayer for the Two 'Eids), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Khalil Al-Ahmasi said:, states: ""I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) delivering the Khutbah atop a she-camel and an Ethiopian was holding on to the camel's reins.""

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 1578 in the Book of The Book of the Prayer for the Two 'Eids.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1578

The Book of the Prayer for the Two 'Eids

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، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي كَاهِلٍ الأَحْمَسِيِّ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ عَلَى نَاقَةٍ وَحَبَشِيٌّ آخِذٌ بِخِطَامِ النَّاقَةِ ‏.‏

"I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) delivering the Khutbah atop a she-camel and an Ethiopian was holding on to the camel's reins."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Khalil Al-Ahmasi said:

Context

Abu Khalil Al-Ahmasi narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivered a Khutbah while riding a she-camel, with an Ethiopian holding its reins. This scenario illustrates the Prophet's accessibility and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, as well as the importance of the Khutbah in communal worship.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this reflects the need for inclusivity in religious practices. Communities can engage individuals from all backgrounds in religious events, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued during important gatherings like Eid.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it highlights the significance of the Khutbah during communal prayers.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)