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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 4964 in the Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4964

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4964 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief), narrated by It was narrated that Ka'b said:, states: ""Whoever performs Wudu and performs Wudu well, then attends Isha prayer in congregation, then prays four similar Rakahs after that, reciting therein and bowing and prostrating perfectly, that will bri…"

The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَخْلَدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ أَيْمَنَ، مَوْلَى ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنْ تُبَيْعٍ، عَنْ كَعْبٍ، قَالَ مَنْ تَوَضَّأَ فَأَحْسَنَ وُضُوءَهُ ثُمَّ شَهِدَ صَلاَةَ الْعَتَمَةِ فِي جَمَاعَةٍ ثُمَّ صَلَّى إِلَيْهَا أَرْبَعًا مِثْلَهَا يَقْرَأُ فِيهَا وَيُتِمُّ رُكُوعَهَا وَسُجُودَهَا كَانَ لَهُ مِنَ الأَجْرِ مِثْلُ لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ ‏.‏

"Whoever performs Wudu and performs Wudu well, then attends Isha prayer in congregation, then prays four similar Rakahs after that, reciting therein and bowing and prostrating perfectly, that will bring him a reward like that of (praying) Lailat Al-Qadar." (Hasan Maqtu)

Narrated by It was narrated that Ka'b said:

Context

This hadith narrates the immense reward for performing Wudu (ablution) properly and attending the Isha prayer in congregation, followed by four additional Rak'ahs. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ equates this act of worship to the reward of Lailat Al-Qadar, a night of great significance in Islam. This highlights the value of communal prayer and the importance of sincerity in worship.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, making an effort to perform Wudu with care and attending prayers in congregation can enhance one's spiritual experience. Engaging in communal worship fosters a sense of community and belonging, reminding individuals of the importance of faith in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the significance of performing prayers correctly and highlights the immense spiritual rewards associated with communal worship.

Prayer Reward of Deeds