Sunan an-Nasa'i #843

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنِي زِيَادٌ، أَنَّ قَزَعَةَ، مَوْلًى لِعَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ عِكْرِمَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ صَلَّيْتُ إِلَى جَنْبِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَعَائِشَةُ خَلْفَنَا تُصَلِّي مَعَنَا وَأَنَا إِلَى جَنْبِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أُصَلِّي مَعَهُ ‏.‏
"I prayed beside the Prophet (ﷺ) and Aisha was behind us praying with us, and I was beside the Prophet (ﷺ) praying with him."
Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas describes a moment of prayer alongside the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and Aisha, who was praying behind them. This scene highlights the importance of communal prayer and the close relationship between the companions and the Prophet (ﷺ). It emphasizes the unity and structure within the act of worship.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this hadith encourages Muslims to pray in congregation, fostering a sense of community and shared devotion. It reminds individuals of the significance of praying together, as it strengthens bonds and enhances the spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the practice of praying in congregation and the close proximity of companions to the Prophet (ﷺ) during worship.

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This hadith is #843 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Leading the Prayer (Al-Imamah) and narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:.

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