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Sunan an-Nasa'i #901

The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي الْمُتَوَكِّلِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا افْتَتَحَ الصَّلاَةَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ تَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ وَلاَ إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
When the Prophet (ﷺ) started to pray he would say: "Subhanakallahumma, wa bihamdika tabarakasmuka wa ta'ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghairuk (Glory and praise be to You, O Allah. Blessed be Your name and exalted be Your majesty, there is none worthy of worship except You.)"
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:

Context

Abu Sa'eed narrates that the Prophet (ﷺ) would begin his prayers with a specific supplication, emphasizing the importance of starting prayer with humility and reverence towards Allah.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to begin their prayers with the recommended supplication. Starting with a heartfelt invocation can enhance one's focus and connection to Allah during Salah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the recommended way to initiate prayer as taught by the Prophet (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #901 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 Abu Sa'eed that:.

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