What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2204 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""Whoever spends the nights of Ramadan in prayer (Qiyam) out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins." '"

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 2204 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2204

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Whoever spends the nights of Ramadan in prayer (Qiyam) out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins." '

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of performing Qiyam (night prayer) during Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ assures that those who engage in this act out of faith and hope for reward will have their past sins forgiven. It highlights the spiritual benefits of devotion during this holy month.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims strive to engage in nightly prayers during Ramadan, seeking spiritual growth and forgiveness. This practice fosters a sense of community and personal reflection during the month.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Reward of Deeds because it connects the act of worship during Ramadan with the promise of forgiveness, underscoring the value of sincere devotion.

Reward of Deeds