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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1589 in the Book of The Book of the Prayer for the Two 'Eids.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1589

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1589 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: ""The Prophet (ﷺ) used to deliver the Khutbah standing, then he would sit down, then he would stand up and recite some verses and remember Allah (SWT). And his Khutbah was moderate in length, and his p…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ قَائِمًا ثُمَّ يَجْلِسُ ثُمَّ يَقُومُ وَيَقْرَأُ آيَاتٍ وَيَذْكُرُ اللَّهَ وَكَانَتْ خُطْبَتُهُ قَصْدًا وَصَلاَتُهُ قَصْدًا ‏.‏

"The Prophet (ﷺ) used to deliver the Khutbah standing, then he would sit down, then he would stand up and recite some verses and remember Allah (SWT). And his Khutbah was moderate in length, and his prayer was moderate in length."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir bin Samurah narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivered his sermons. He would stand, then sit, and then stand again to recite verses and remember Allah. His khutbahs were characterized by moderation in length, which serves as a model for effective communication in religious settings.

Modern Application

In modern religious gatherings, the practice of delivering concise and meaningful sermons can engage the audience more effectively. This approach encourages active participation and reflection, making the message more impactful.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the manner in which the Prophet (ﷺ) conducted his sermons, emphasizing the importance of moderation in religious discourse.

Prayer