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 723 in the Book of The Book of the Masjids.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 723 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Masjids) states: "It was narrated from 'Abbad bin Tamim, from his paternal uncle, that he saw the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) lying on his back in the Masjid, placing one leg on top of the other."

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، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، أَنَّهُ رَأَى رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُسْتَلْقِيًا فِي الْمَسْجِدِ وَاضِعًا إِحْدَى رِجْلَيْهِ عَلَى الأُخْرَى ‏.‏

It was narrated from 'Abbad bin Tamim, from his paternal uncle, that he saw the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) lying on his back in the Masjid, placing one leg on top of the other.

Context

This hadith describes a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was seen lying in the mosque with one leg over the other. It highlights the Prophet's comfort and ease in the mosque, showcasing his human side and the importance of the mosque as a place of rest and reflection.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds Muslims that mosques are not only places for prayer but also spaces for relaxation and community gathering. It encourages individuals to feel at home in their places of worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) behavior in a mosque setting, emphasizing the balance between worship and comfort.

Prophetic Conduct