What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1734 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 Sa'eed bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abza narrated from his father, that:, states: "Ubayy bin Ka'b said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in Witr: "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High;" and "Say: O you disbelievers!;' and 'Say: He is Allah, (the) One.' And when he…"

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1734

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 الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ إِشْكَابَ النَّسَائِيُّ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ ذَرٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبْزَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ فِي الْوِتْرِ بِـ ‏{‏ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ‏}‏ فَإِذَا سَلَّمَ قَالَ ‏"‏ سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِكِ الْقُدُّوسِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ‏.‏

Ubayy bin Ka'b said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in Witr: "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High;" and "Say: O you disbelievers!;' and 'Say: He is Allah, (the) One.' And when he said the salam, he would say: Subhanal-Malikil-Quddus (Glory be to the Sovereign, the Most Holy) three times."

Narrated by Sa'eed bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abza narrated from his father, that:

Context

Ubayy bin Ka'b narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would recite specific surahs during the Witr prayer, followed by a unique supplication. This practice highlights the significance of the Witr prayer as a time for reflection and supplication, emphasizing the importance of glorifying Allah and seeking His mercy.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, reciting these surahs during Witr can enhance one's spiritual connection and serve as a reminder of the importance of seeking Allah's mercy and guidance. It encourages individuals to incorporate meaningful supplications into their prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it details the specific recitations and supplications made during the Witr prayer.

Prayer