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 717 in the Book of The Book of the Masjids.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 717 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Masjids) states: "It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade reciting poetry in the Masjid."

The Book of the Masjids

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، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ تَنَاشُدِ الأَشْعَارِ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade reciting poetry in the Masjid.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prohibits reciting poetry in the Masjid. This reflects the need for maintaining the sanctity and purpose of the mosque as a place of worship and reflection, free from distractions.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can be applied to maintaining the focus and purpose of communal spaces. Ensuring that places of worship remain dedicated to prayer and reflection enhances the spiritual experience for all attendees.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Social Conduct and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the appropriate behavior expected in a mosque, as guided by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Social Conduct Prophetic Etiquette