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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1720 in the Book of The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1720 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 Mansur reported from Al-Hakam, from Miqsam, from Ibn 'Abbas that Umm Salamah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray witr with seven or five (rak'ahs), not separating between them with the taslim.""

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 الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ دِينَارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُوتِرُ بِسَبْعٍ أَوْ بِخَمْسٍ وَلاَ يَفْصِلُ بَيْنَهُنَّ بِتَسْلِيمٍ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray witr with seven or five (rak'ahs), not separating between them with the taslim."

Narrated by Mansur reported from Al-Hakam, from Miqsam, from Ibn 'Abbas that Umm Salamah said:

Context

Umm Salamah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would perform witr with five or seven rak'ahs without separating them with taslim. This practice emphasizes the importance of witr as a significant prayer, encouraging a continuous flow of worship during the night.

Modern Application

In daily salah, Muslims can adopt the practice of performing witr in a continuous manner, as exemplified by the Prophet (ﷺ). This approach can enhance the spiritual experience of the prayer, fostering a sense of unity and devotion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it describes the method of performing witr prayer as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), emphasizing its significance in nightly worship.

Prayer