What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1683 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 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""My closest friend advised me to do three things: 'To pray witr at the beginning of the night, to pray two rak'ahs of Fajr and to fast three days of each month.'""

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 1683 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 #1683

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ كَلِمَةً مَعْنَاهَا عَنْ عَبَّاسٍ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أَوْصَانِي خَلِيلِي صلى الله عليه وسلم بِثَلاَثٍ الْوِتْرِ أَوَّلَ اللَّيْلِ وَرَكْعَتَىِ الْفَجْرِ وَصَوْمِ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ مِنْ كُلِّ شَهْرٍ ‏.‏

"My closest friend advised me to do three things: 'To pray witr at the beginning of the night, to pray two rak'ahs of Fajr and to fast three days of each month.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Hurairah shares advice from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding three important practices: performing witr prayer at the beginning of the night, praying two rak'ahs of Fajr, and fasting three days each month. This guidance emphasizes the importance of regular, voluntary acts of worship in a believer's life.

Modern Application

In modern times, many Muslims strive to incorporate these practices into their routines as a means of enhancing their spiritual connection and discipline. These acts serve as reminders of the importance of consistency in worship and the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the significance of specific voluntary prayers and their role in a Muslim's spiritual practice.

Prayer