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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 839 in the Book of The Book of Leading the Prayer (Al-Imamah).

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 839 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Leading the Prayer (Al-Imamah)), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: ""Praying in congregation is twenty-seven times better than praying alone.""

The Book of Leading the Prayer (Al-Imamah)

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، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ صَلاَةُ الْجَمَاعَةِ تَفْضُلُ عَلَى صَلاَةِ الْفَذِّ بِسَبْعٍ وَعِشْرِينَ دَرَجَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Praying in congregation is twenty-seven times better than praying alone."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Umar narrates that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of praying in congregation, stating that it is twenty-seven times better than praying alone. This highlights the value placed on community worship and the collective experience of prayer, which fosters unity and strengthens bonds among believers.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, many may find it easier to pray alone. However, this hadith encourages Muslims to prioritize congregational prayers, such as in the mosque, which can enhance their spiritual experience and sense of community. Attending daily Salah together can create a supportive environment for personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the significance of communal worship in Islam.

Prayer