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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated from Anas that:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ), Abu Bakr, and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, would start their recitation with: "All the praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of all that exists."

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #904

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَبُو بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرُ - رضى الله عنهما - يَسْتَفْتِحُونَ الْقِرَاءَةَ بِـ ‏{‏ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ‏}‏

The Prophet (ﷺ), Abu Bakr, and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, would start their recitation with: "All the praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of all that exists.

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas that:

Context

Anas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), along with Abu Bakr and Umar, would begin their recitation of the Quran with 'Alhamdulillahi Rabbil 'Alamin'. This practice emphasizes the importance of gratitude and acknowledgment of Allah's lordship at the start of any recitation, setting a tone of reverence.

Modern Application

In modern life, starting any task or prayer with gratitude can enhance focus and intention. This practice can be applied in various aspects of life, reminding individuals to acknowledge and appreciate their blessings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the established practice of beginning Quranic recitation with praise, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to worship.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct

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سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

سُورَةُ ٱلْفَاتِحَةِ

Al-Faatiha (The Opening)

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ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds -

سُورَةُ الجَاثِيَةِ

Al-Jaathiya (Crouching)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

فَلِلَّهِ ٱلْحَمْدُ رَبِّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَرَبِّ ٱلْأَرْضِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

Then, to Allah belongs [all] praise - Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, Lord of the worlds.

سُورَةُ الكَهۡفِ

Al-Kahf (The Cave)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَلَمْ يَجْعَل لَّهُۥ عِوَجَا ۜ

[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down upon His Servant the Book and has not made therein any deviance.

سُورَةُ فَاطِرٍ

Faatir (The Originator)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَقَالُوا۟ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَذْهَبَ عَنَّا ٱلْحَزَنَ ۖ إِنَّ رَبَّنَا لَغَفُورٌۭ شَكُورٌ

And they will say, "Praise to Allah, who has removed from us [all] sorrow. Indeed, our Lord is Forgiving and Appreciative -

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This hadith is #904 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 Anas that:.

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