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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 5044 in the Book of The Book Of Faith and its Signs.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5044

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5044 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book Of Faith and its Signs), narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that:, states: "The Prophet said: "Keep quiet. You should do what you are able to, for by Allah, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, does not get tired. The most beloved religion to Him is that in which a person persists…"

The Book Of Faith and its Signs

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ عَنْ يَحْيَى وَهُوَ ابْنُ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي عَنْ عَائِشَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا وَعِنْدَهَا امْرَأَةٌ فَقَالَ مَنْ هَذِهِ قَالَتْ فُلَانَةُ لَا تَنَامُ تَذْكُرُ مِنْ صَلَاتِهَا فَقَالَ مَهْ عَلَيْكُمْ مِنْ الْعَمَلِ مَا تُطِيقُونَ فَوَاللَّهِ لَا يَمَلُّ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ حَتَّى تَمَلُّوا وَكَانَ أَحَبَّ الدِّينِ إِلَيْهِ مَا دَامَ عَلَيْهِ صَاحِبُهُ

The Prophet said: "Keep quiet. You should do what you are able to, for by Allah, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, does not get tired. The most beloved religion to Him is that in which a person persists."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encounters a woman who is excessively devoted to prayer. The Prophet advises moderation, emphasizing that Allah does not tire of worship, but humans may become weary. This highlights the importance of balance in religious practices, encouraging believers to engage in acts of worship that they can sustain over time.

Modern Application

This principle of moderation can be applied in daily life by encouraging individuals to set realistic spiritual goals. For instance, rather than overwhelming oneself with extensive prayers or fasting, one can focus on consistent, manageable acts of worship that foster a deeper connection with faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Commitment because it emphasizes the value of consistent worship that is sustainable for the believer.

Spiritual Commitment