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

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 675 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 Sa'eed Al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said:, states: ""When you hear the call, say what the Mu'adhdhin says.""

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا سَمِعْتُمُ النِّدَاءَ فَقُولُوا مِثْلَ مَا يَقُولُ الْمُؤَذِّنُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"When you hear the call, say what the Mu'adhdhin says."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of responding to the call to prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs that when one hears the call of the Mu'adhdhin, they should repeat what he says. This practice fosters a sense of community and unity among Muslims during prayer times.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, responding to the call to prayer can serve as a reminder to pause and reconnect with our faith. It encourages mindfulness and community participation, reinforcing our collective identity as Muslims.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the significance of participating in the prayer ritual by responding to the call of the Mu'adhdhin.

Prayer