What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 947 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited: "Say: O you disbelievers" and "Say: He is Allah, (the) One" in the two rak'ahs of Fajr."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 947 in the Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #947

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 عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، دُحَيْمٌ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَرَأَ فِي رَكْعَتَىِ الْفَجْرِ ‏{‏ قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ‏}‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited: "Say: O you disbelievers" and "Say: He is Allah, (the) One" in the two rak'ahs of Fajr.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited specific surahs during the Fajr prayer. This practice highlights the significance of reciting the Quran in prayer and the choice of verses that convey important messages. The selection of these surahs reflects the depth of the Quran and its relevance to the worshipper's spiritual journey.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to incorporate meaningful surahs into our daily prayers, enhancing our spiritual connection and understanding of the Quran. By reciting these verses, we can deepen our reflection and devotion during Fajr.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Quran because it illustrates the Prophet's practice of reciting specific surahs during prayer, emphasizing the significance of Quranic recitation in worship.

Prayer Quran