What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1788 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 Az-Zuhri said:, states: ""As-Sa'ib bin Yazid told me that Shuraih Al-Hadrami was mentioned in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "He does not sleep on the Qur'an""

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 1788 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 #1788

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 سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي السَّائِبُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، أَنَّ شُرَيْحًا الْحَضْرَمِيَّ، ذُكِرَ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ ذَاكَ رَجُلٌ لاَ يَتَوَسَّدُ الْقُرْآنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"As-Sa'ib bin Yazid told me that Shuraih Al-Hadrami was mentioned in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "He does not sleep on the Qur'an"

Narrated by It was narrated that Az-Zuhri said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) commented on Shuraih Al-Hadrami, stating that he does not sleep on the Qur'an. This remark underscores the importance of respecting the Qur'an and treating it with reverence. The Prophet's words highlight the significance of engaging with the Qur'an in a manner that reflects its sacredness.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we can show respect for the Qur'an by ensuring it is treated with care and by engaging with its teachings regularly. This practice fosters a deeper connection with the text and enhances our spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran because it emphasizes the importance of treating the Qur'an with respect and reverence.

Quran