What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1587 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 Jabir bin Samurah said:, states: ""I used to pray with the Prophet (ﷺ) and his prayer was moderate in length and his Khutbah was moderate in length.""

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 1587 in the Book of The Book of the Prayer for the Two 'Eids.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1587

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ كُنْتُ أُصَلِّي مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَكَانَتْ صَلاَتُهُ قَصْدًا وَخُطْبَتُهُ قَصْدًا ‏.‏

"I used to pray with the Prophet (ﷺ) and his prayer was moderate in length and his Khutbah was moderate in length."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:

Context

In this narration, Jabir bin Samurah recounts his experience praying with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), noting that both his prayers and sermons were of moderate length. This highlights the importance of balance in worship and communication, ensuring that they remain accessible and engaging for the congregation.

Modern Application

Today, many imams and community leaders strive to keep their sermons and prayers concise to maintain the attention of their audience. This practice reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach and encourages effective communication within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of moderation in prayer and sermons.

Prayer