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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 535 in the Book of The Book of the Times (of Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #535

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 535 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Times (of Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to delay the later 'Isha'." It is described as the later 'Isha' prayer because the Maghrib prayer is sometimes called 'Isha' prayer, but it is the first 'Isha'. Some…"

The Book of the Times (of Prayer)

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُؤَخِّرُ الْعِشَاءَ الآخِرَةَ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to delay the later 'Isha'." It is described as the later 'Isha' prayer because the Maghrib prayer is sometimes called 'Isha' prayer, but it is the first 'Isha'. Some scholars are of the opinion that it is disliked to call Maghrib 'Isha' without qualifying it as the first 'Isha'. See Fath Al-Bari.

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir bin Samurah narrates that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would delay the later 'Isha' prayer. This practice emphasizes the importance of timing in prayer, allowing for a more relaxed and focused approach to worship. The takeaway is that flexibility in prayer timing can enhance the spiritual experience.

Modern Application

In today's busy lives, many people struggle to find time for daily prayers. This hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their schedules and to prioritize prayer, even if it means adjusting the timing slightly to ensure a more meaningful connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to the timing of prayer.

Prayer