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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 4001 in the Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed].

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4001 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'The first thing concerning which a person will be brought to account will be the Salah, and the first thing concerning which scores will be settled among the people, wi…"

The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا سَرِيعُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْوَاسِطِيُّ الْخَصِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ الأَزْرَقُ، عَنْ شَرِيكٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَوَّلُ مَا يُحَاسَبُ بِهِ الْعَبْدُ الصَّلاَةُ وَأَوَّلُ مَا يُقْضَى بَيْنَ النَّاسِ فِي الدِّمَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The first thing concerning which a person will be brought to account will be the Salah, and the first thing concerning which scores will be settled among the people, will be bloodshed."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of Salah (prayer) as the first act for which individuals will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment. It highlights the significance of prayer in a believer's life and serves as a reminder of the weighty consequences of bloodshed among people, indicating the need for justice in such matters.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize their daily prayers, understanding that they are not just rituals but essential acts of worship that will be evaluated. It also reminds us of the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and justly, especially in matters of life and death.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Blood Money because it discusses the accountability of individuals regarding their prayers and the significance of justice in cases of bloodshed.

Day of Judgment Blood Money