What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2224 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said (that Allah said):, states: ""For every good deed that the son of Adam does, he will have (the reward of) ten the like thereof, except for fasting. It is for Me and I shall reward for it."

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 2224 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2224

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عِيسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ بُكَيْرٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ كُلُّ حَسَنَةٍ يَعْمَلُهَا ابْنُ آدَمَ فَلَهُ عَشْرُ أَمْثَالِهَا إِلاَّ الصِّيَامَ لِي وَأَنَا أَجْزِي بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"For every good deed that the son of Adam does, he will have (the reward of) ten the like thereof, except for fasting. It is for Me and I shall reward for it.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said (that Allah said):

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveys that while all good deeds are rewarded tenfold, fasting holds a unique status as it is solely for Allah, who will reward it as He wills. This underscores the personal and intimate nature of fasting as an act of worship.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in modern life by recognizing fasting as a deeply personal act of devotion. It encourages individuals to approach fasting with sincerity and mindfulness, understanding that their sacrifices are valued and rewarded by Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the special nature of fasting and its direct connection to divine reward.

Fasting Reward of Deeds