What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1760 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 Sa'eed bin Abdur-Rahman bin Abza that:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite in witr and he quoted the same hadith."

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 1760 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 #1760

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِي عَامِرٍ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عَزْرَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبْزَى، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُوتِرُ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite in witr and he quoted the same hadith.

Narrated by It was narrated from Sa'eed bin Abdur-Rahman bin Abza that:

Context

This hadith highlights the practice of Witr prayer, which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regularly performed. It serves as a reminder of the significance of this prayer in the nightly routine of a believer. The mention of Witr emphasizes the importance of concluding the night with a special prayer, reflecting devotion and gratitude.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, many Muslims incorporate Witr prayer into their nightly routine as a way to seek closeness to Allah before sleep. This practice can serve as a peaceful end to the day, allowing for reflection and supplication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the practice of Witr, a significant form of nightly prayer in Islam.

Prayer