What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 734 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Masjids), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed bin Al-Mu'alla said:, states: ""We used to go to the marketplace in the morning at the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and we would pass through the Masjid and pray there.""

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 734 in the Book of The Book of the Masjids.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #734

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْحَكَمِ بْنِ أَعْيَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي هِلاَلٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مَرْوَانُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، أَنَّ عُبَيْدَ بْنَ حُنَيْنٍ، أَخْبَرَهُ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُعَلَّى، قَالَ كُنَّا نَغْدُو إِلَى السُّوقِ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَنَمُرُّ عَلَى الْمَسْجِدِ فَنُصَلِّي فِيهِ ‏.‏

"We used to go to the marketplace in the morning at the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and we would pass through the Masjid and pray there."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed bin Al-Mu'alla said:

Context

This hadith reflects the practice of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who would pray in the mosque before heading to the marketplace. It emphasizes the importance of integrating prayer into daily routines. The takeaway is the value of making time for worship amidst daily activities.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to incorporate prayer into daily schedules. It encourages individuals to prioritize their spiritual obligations, even during busy days filled with errands.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the practice of praying in the mosque before engaging in daily activities.

Prayer