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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1874

The Book of Funerals
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الصَّبْرُ عِنْدَ الصَّدْمَةِ الأُولَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I heard Anas say: 'The Messenger of Allah said: True patience is that which comes at the first blow."'
Narrated by It was narrated that Thabit said:

Context

This hadith, narrated by Thabit, captures a profound teaching of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) regarding patience. He emphasizes that true patience is demonstrated at the moment of the first shock or calamity. This highlights the importance of maintaining composure and faith when faced with unexpected challenges, setting a standard for how believers should respond to adversity.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we often encounter unexpected difficulties, whether personal or professional. This hadith encourages us to practice patience right from the moment we face a setback, allowing us to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. Cultivating this mindset can lead to better emotional resilience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Patience because it defines the essence of patience as the response to initial adversity.

Patience

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #1874 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Thabit said:.

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