What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2205 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 n 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 2205 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2205

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْقَاسِمِ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ 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 n 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

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ speaks about the significance of performing night prayers during Ramadan. He assures that those who engage in this act out of faith and hope for reward will have their previous sins forgiven. This highlights the spiritual benefits of devotion during the holy month and the opportunity for redemption.

Modern Application

This principle encourages Muslims today to engage in nightly prayers during Ramadan, fostering a deeper connection with their faith. It serves as a reminder to seek forgiveness and spiritual growth during this blessed month, enhancing community and personal spirituality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the spiritual rewards associated with performing good deeds during Ramadan.

Reward of Deeds