What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1691 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 from Ibn Umar that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray witr on his mount."

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 1691 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 #1691

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الأَخْنَسِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُوتِرُ عَلَى الرَّاحِلَةِ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray witr on his mount.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Umar describes how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prayed the witr prayer while on his mount. This highlights the flexibility and adaptability of Islamic practices, allowing for prayer even in challenging circumstances.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to maintain their prayer routines, even when traveling or in difficult situations. It serves as a reminder that prayer can be performed in various conditions, reinforcing its importance in daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the adaptability of prayer practices in different situations.

Prayer