What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1641 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day), narrated by Mu'tamir said:, states: ""I heard my father say: I heard Anas say: 'One of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) told me that on the Night Journey, the Prophet (ﷺ) passed by Musa, peace be upon him, and he was praying in his grav…"

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 1641 in the Book of The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1641

The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبِ بْنِ عَرَبِيٍّ، وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي قَالَ، سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ أَخْبَرَنِي بَعْضُ، أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيْلَةَ أُسْرِيَ بِهِ مَرَّ عَلَى مُوسَى عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ وَهُوَ يُصَلِّي فِي قَبْرِهِ ‏.‏

"I heard my father say: I heard Anas say: 'One of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) told me that on the Night Journey, the Prophet (ﷺ) passed by Musa, peace be upon him, and he was praying in his grave.'"

Narrated by Mu'tamir said:

Context

This hadith describes a significant moment during the Night Journey (Isra & Mi'raj) when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encountered Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) praying in his grave. This encounter emphasizes the importance of prayer and the continuity of prophetic teachings across generations. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual connection between prophets and the significance of their roles in guiding humanity.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to maintain regular prayers, as they are a vital aspect of spiritual life. The example of Musa (peace be upon him) praying in his grave highlights the enduring nature of prayer, inspiring individuals to prioritize their daily salah and seek a deeper connection with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Night Journey (Isra & Mi'raj) because it illustrates the connection between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and previous prophets, specifically Musa, during a pivotal moment in Islamic history.

Prophets Night Journey (Isra & Mi'raj)