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

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #546

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 546 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Times (of Prayer)), narrated by Humaid narrated from Ans that a man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him about the time of the Subh prayer. The following morning he commanded that the Iqamah for prayer be said when dawn broke, and he led us in prayer. The next day when there was light he commanded that the Iqamah for prayer be said and he led us in prayer. Then he said:, states: ""Where is the one who was asking about the time for prayer? (It is) between these two times.""

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَأَلَهُ عَنْ وَقْتِ صَلاَةِ الْغَدَاةِ فَلَمَّا أَصْبَحْنَا مِنَ الْغَدِ أَمَرَ حِينَ انْشَقَّ الْفَجْرُ أَنْ تُقَامَ الصَّلاَةُ فَصَلَّى بِنَا فَلَمَّا كَانَ مِنَ الْغَدِ أَسْفَرَ ثُمَّ أَمَرَ فَأُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَصَلَّى بِنَا ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَيْنَ السَّائِلُ عَنْ وَقْتِ الصَّلاَةِ مَا بَيْنَ هَذَيْنِ وَقْتٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Where is the one who was asking about the time for prayer? (It is) between these two times."

Narrated by Humaid narrated from Ans that a man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him about the time of the Subh prayer. The following morning he commanded that the Iqamah for prayer be said when dawn broke, and he led us in prayer. The next day when there was light he commanded that the Iqamah for prayer be said and he led us in prayer. Then he said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where a man inquired about the timing of the Subh prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated the importance of clarity in prayer timings by establishing the prayer at dawn and later at a time with more light. This emphasizes the need for guidance in religious practices.

Modern Application

Understanding prayer times is crucial for Muslims today, as it helps in organizing daily schedules around worship. Utilizing prayer apps or community announcements can assist in ensuring prayers are performed on time.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it addresses the timing of a specific prayer, highlighting the importance of following proper prayer schedules.

Prayer