What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2168 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated that AL-'Irbad bin Sariyah said:, states: ""I heard the Messenger of Allah inviting people to have Sahur in Ramadan. He said: 'Come to the blessed breakfast." (Hasan) Chatper 26. Calling Sahur "Ghada" (Breakfast)"

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 2168 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2168

The Book of Fasting

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، - بَصْرِيٌّ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ سَيْفٍ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي رُهْمٍ، عَنِ الْعِرْبَاضِ بْنِ سَارِيَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يَدْعُو إِلَى السَّحُورِ فِي شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَلُمُّوا إِلَى الْغَدَاءِ الْمُبَارَكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"I heard the Messenger of Allah inviting people to have Sahur in Ramadan. He said: 'Come to the blessed breakfast." (Hasan) Chatper 26. Calling Sahur "Ghada" (Breakfast)

Narrated by It was narrated that AL-'Irbad bin Sariyah said:

Context

In this hadith, Al-'Irbad bin Sariyah recounts the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ inviting people to partake in Sahur, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan. He refers to it as a 'blessed breakfast,' indicating its importance in preparing for the day's fast. This invitation not only highlights the significance of Sahur but also promotes community participation and the sharing of meals during this sacred month.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages families and communities to gather for Sahur, fostering a sense of togetherness and support during Ramadan. It serves as a reminder to cherish these moments of unity and gratitude before the day's fast begins.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Hospitality in Islam because it underscores the importance of communal meals and the blessings associated with sharing food during Ramadan.

Fasting Hospitality in Islam