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Sunan an-Nasa'i #923

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 الْجَارُودُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ التِّرْمِذِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا جُعِلَ الإِمَامُ لِيُؤْتَمَّ بِهِ فَإِذَا كَبَّرَ فَكَبِّرُوا وَإِذَا قَرَأَ فَأَنْصِتُوا وَإِذَا قَالَ سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ فَقُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The Imam is appointed to be followed, so when he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he recites, be silent, and when he says: "Sami' Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him)," say: "Allahumma rabbana lakal-hamd (Our Lord, to You be praise)."
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs followers on how to behave during prayer, emphasizing the importance of following the Imam. He teaches that followers should say the takbir when the Imam does, remain silent during recitation, and respond with praise when the Imam acknowledges Allah's hearing.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a guide for proper conduct during communal prayers. It encourages us to be attentive and respectful, fostering a sense of unity and focus in our worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Etiquette because it outlines the expected behavior of congregants in relation to the Imam during prayer.

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #923 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 that Abu Hurairah said:.

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