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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2176 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2176 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by Samurah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said; 'DO not be confused by the Adhan of Bilal, or by this whiteness, until dawn appears like this" - meaning horizontally. (One of the narrators) Abu Dawud said: "And he spre…"

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَنْبَأَنَا سَوَادَةُ بْنُ حَنْظَلَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَمُرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَغُرَّنَّكُمْ أَذَانُ بِلاَلٍ وَلاَ هَذَا الْبَيَاضُ حَتَّى يَنْفَجِرَ الْفَجْرُ هَكَذَا وَهَكَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي مُعْتَرِضًا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَبَسَطَ بِيَدَيْهِ يَمِينًا وَشِمَالاً مَادًّا يَدَيْهِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said; 'DO not be confused by the Adhan of Bilal, or by this whiteness, until dawn appears like this" - meaning horizontally. (One of the narrators) Abu Dawud said: "And he spread out his hands gesturing to the right and left."

Narrated by Samurah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ provides guidance on the timing of the Fajr prayer. He advises not to be misled by the sound of Bilal's Adhan or the early light of dawn until the true dawn appears, which he illustrates with a gesture. This teaching emphasizes the importance of accuracy in religious observance and the need for clarity in distinguishing between the signs of prayer times.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages individuals to be diligent and precise in their religious practices. It serves as a reminder to verify the timing of prayers, especially in a world where distractions can easily lead to confusion about important rituals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides specific guidance on the timing of the Fajr prayer, ensuring that followers understand the correct moment to begin their worship.

Prayer