What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 953 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated that Amr bin Huraith said:, states: ""I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting: 'When the sun is wound round.' in 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 953 in the Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #953

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ الْبَلْخِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعُ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، وَالْمَسْعُودِيِّ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ بْنِ سُرَيْعٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ فِي الْفَجْرِ ‏{‏ إِذَا الشَّمْسُ كُوِّرَتْ ‏}‏ ‏.‏

"I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting: 'When the sun is wound round.' in fajr. "

Narrated by It was narrated that Amr bin Huraith said:

Context

This hadith recounts the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) recitation of a specific verse during the Fajr prayer. It illustrates the importance of engaging with the Quran during prayer and the significance of the verses chosen for recitation.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, many Muslims strive to recite meaningful verses during Fajr to enhance their spiritual connection. This practice can serve as a powerful start to the day, instilling a sense of purpose and reflection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the recitation of specific verses during prayer, highlighting the importance of engaging with the Quran.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct