What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1693 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 Sa'eed bin Yasir said:, states: ""Ibn Umar said to me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray witr on a camel.""

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 1693 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 #1693

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي ابْنُ عُمَرَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُوتِرُ عَلَى الْبَعِيرِ ‏.‏

"Ibn Umar said to me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray witr on a camel."

Narrated by It was narrated that Sa'eed bin Yasir said:

Context

Ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would pray the witr prayer while on a camel. This practice illustrates the flexibility and adaptability of Islamic worship, allowing for prayer in various circumstances, even while traveling. It reflects the ease with which Muslims can maintain their religious obligations.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to maintain their prayer routine even in non-traditional settings, such as during travel or outdoor activities. It emphasizes that worship can be integrated into daily life regardless of circumstances.

Topics

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

Prayer