Is this hadith authentic?

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 5329 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5329

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5329 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Khabbab bin Al-Aratt said:, states: ""We complained to the Messenger of Allah when he was reclining on his rolled-up Burdah in the shade of the Ka'bah. We said: 'Will you not pray for victory for us, will you not pray to Allah for us?'""

The Book of Adornment

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَيْسٌ، عَنْ خَبَّابِ بْنِ الأَرَتِّ، قَالَ شَكَوْنَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُتَوَسِّدٌ بُرْدَةً لَهُ فِي ظِلِّ الْكَعْبَةِ فَقُلْنَا أَلاَ تَسْتَنْصِرُ لَنَا أَلاَ تَدْعُو اللَّهَ لَنَا

"We complained to the Messenger of Allah when he was reclining on his rolled-up Burdah in the shade of the Ka'bah. We said: 'Will you not pray for victory for us, will you not pray to Allah for us?'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Khabbab bin Al-Aratt said:

Context

In this narration, Khabbab bin Al-Aratt expresses his concerns to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during a time of hardship. The Prophet's demeanor, reclining in the shade of the Ka'bah, reflects a moment of calm amidst their struggles. This interaction highlights the importance of community support and the need for patience and faith during challenging times.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds us of the importance of seeking support from our community during difficult periods. It encourages individuals to voice their struggles and seek guidance from trusted leaders or mentors.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Spiritual Reflection because it captures a moment of seeking divine assistance and reflects on the spiritual state during trials.

Supplication Spiritual Reflection