What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 689 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 'Abdullah bin Abi Qatadah that his father said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: 'When the Iqamah for prayer is said, do not stand up until you see that I have come out.'""

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

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #689

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 الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا أُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَلاَ تَقُومُوا حَتَّى تَرَوْنِي خَرَجْتُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: 'When the Iqamah for prayer is said, do not stand up until you see that I have come out.'"

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Abi Qatadah that his father said:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of waiting for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to arrive before standing for prayer after the Iqamah is called. It reflects the respect and order that should be maintained during communal worship, ensuring that everyone is ready to participate together. This guidance underscores the significance of unity in prayer.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied by encouraging congregants to be attentive and respectful during prayer times. It fosters a sense of community and collective worship, enhancing the spiritual experience for all participants.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the proper conduct and respect during the communal prayer setting.

Prayer