What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1780 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 Abdullah bin Umar, from Hafsah, that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two rak'ahs when dawn had broken."

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 1780 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 #1780

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 عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا جُوَيْرِيَةُ بْنُ أَسْمَاءَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُصَلِّي رَكْعَتَيْنِ إِذَا طَلَعَ الْفَجْرُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two rak'ahs when dawn had broken.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abdullah bin Umar, from Hafsah, that:

Context

In this hadith, it is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would pray two rak'ahs upon the break of dawn. This practice serves as a reminder of the significance of early morning prayers and the spiritual benefits that come from starting the day with worship. The simplicity of this act reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to prayer, making it accessible for all believers.

Modern Application

Praying two rak'ahs at dawn can be a meaningful way to begin the day with intention and gratitude. Many Muslims find that incorporating this practice into their morning routine helps center their thoughts and prepares them for the day ahead.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights a specific practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) related to the timing and nature of prayer.

Prayer