What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 621 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Times (of Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: ""Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it, for Allah says: and perform the Salah for My remembrance." Ta-Ha 20:14."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 621 in the Book of The Book of the Times (of Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #621

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مَنْ نَسِيَ صَلاَةً فَلْيُصَلِّهَا إِذَا ذَكَرَهَا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ تَعَالَى قَالَ ‏{‏ أَقِمِ الصَّلاَةَ لِذِكْرِي ‏}‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it, for Allah says: and perform the Salah for My remembrance." Ta-Ha 20:14.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that if someone forgets a prayer, they should perform it as soon as they remember. This guidance emphasizes the importance of Salah in a Muslim's life and the understanding that forgetfulness is a part of being human. It reassures believers that they can always return to their prayers.

Modern Application

This hadith is particularly relevant in today's fast-paced world, reminding individuals that it's never too late to reconnect with their spiritual practices. It encourages Muslims to be proactive in maintaining their prayer routine, even after lapses.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of Salah and encourages individuals to act upon their remembrance of it.

Prayer Good Deeds