Sunan an-Nasa'i #884
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith describes how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would raise his hands to shoulder level or earlobe level at the start of prayer. This action is a part of the prayer's initiation and reflects the physical aspects of worship. It serves as a model for how to begin Salah properly.
Modern Application
In daily Salah, this practice encourages individuals to adopt the correct physical posture when starting their prayer. It serves as a reminder of the importance of following the Prophet's example in our worship rituals.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the physical actions that accompany the initiation of prayer, demonstrating the Prophet's method.
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About Sunan an-Nasa'i
This hadith is #884 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abdul-Jabbar bin Wa'il, from his father, that:.