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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 647 in the Book of The Book of the Adhan (The Call to Prayer).

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #647

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 647 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Adhan (The Call to Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah, who heard it from the mouth of the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W):, states: ""The Mu'adhdhin will be forgiven as far as his voice reaches, and every wet and dry thing will bear witness for him.""

The Book of the Adhan (The Call to 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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زُرَيْعٍ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، سَمِعَهُ مِنْ، فَمِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الْمُؤَذِّنُ يُغْفَرُ لَهُ بِمَدِّ صَوْتِهِ وَيَشْهَدُ لَهُ كُلُّ رَطْبٍ وَيَابِسٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Mu'adhdhin will be forgiven as far as his voice reaches, and every wet and dry thing will bear witness for him."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah, who heard it from the mouth of the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W):

Context

This hadith highlights the virtue of the Mu'adhdhin, the person who calls to prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the Mu'adhdhin will be forgiven as far as his voice reaches, and everything that is wet or dry will bear witness for him. This illustrates the immense reward associated with the call to prayer.

Modern Application

Today, the role of the Mu'adhdhin is vital in reminding the community of prayer times. This act not only serves as a spiritual reminder but also fosters a sense of community and collective worship among Muslims, encouraging them to gather for prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the significance and reward of calling others to prayer, which is a key aspect of communal worship in Islam.

Prayer