What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2374 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah commanded me to pray two Rakahs of Duha, and not to sleep until I had prayed witr, and to fast three days each month.""

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 2374 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2374

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 زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ بَهْدَلَةَ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أَمَرَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِرَكْعَتَىِ الضُّحَى وَأَنْ لاَ أَنَامَ إِلاَّ عَلَى وِتْرٍ وَصِيَامِ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ مِنَ الشَّهْرِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah commanded me to pray two Rakahs of Duha, and not to sleep until I had prayed witr, and to fast three days each month."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed him to perform two Rakahs of Duha prayer, to not sleep without praying Witr, and to fast three days each month. This guidance highlights the significance of voluntary prayers and fasting as means of spiritual enhancement and discipline in a Muslim's life.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, Muslims may incorporate the Duha prayer and fasting three days a month into their routines as a way to enhance their spirituality and maintain a connection with Allah. These acts serve as opportunities for reflection and personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Fasting because it underscores the importance of both voluntary prayers and fasting in a Muslim's spiritual practice.

Prayer Fasting