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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1686

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ وَثَّابٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ أَوْتَرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ وَأَوْسَطِهِ وَانْتَهَى وَتْرُهُ إِلَى السَّحَرِ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed witr at the beginning (of the night) and at the end, and in the middle. And toward the end of his life, he settled on performing witr at the end of the night."
Narrated by It was narrated that Aishah said:

Context

This hadith recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed the witr prayer at various times during his life, ultimately settling on performing it at the end of the night. This practice reflects the flexibility and adaptability of Islamic rituals, allowing for personal preference while maintaining the essence of worship. It emphasizes the importance of the witr prayer as a means of seeking closeness to Allah.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to incorporate the witr prayer into their nightly routine. Whether performed early or late, the witr prayer is an opportunity to conclude the day with supplication and reflection, fostering a sense of peace and spiritual fulfillment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the practice of the witr prayer, which is a significant aspect of nightly worship in Islam.

Prayer

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #1686 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Aishah said:.

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