What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 956 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated that Uqbah bin Amr said:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Some verses were revealed to me tonight, the likes of which have never been seen: "Say: I seek refuge with (Allah), the Lord of the daybreak." '"

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 956 in the Book of The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #956

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ قُدَامَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ بَيَانٍ، عَنْ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ آيَاتٌ أُنْزِلَتْ عَلَىَّ اللَّيْلَةَ لَمْ يُرَ مِثْلُهُنَّ قَطُّ ‏{‏ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ‏}‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Some verses were revealed to me tonight, the likes of which have never been seen: "Say: I seek refuge with (Allah), the Lord of the daybreak." '

Narrated by It was narrated that Uqbah bin Amr said:

Context

This hadith recounts the revelation of specific verses to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that emphasize seeking refuge in Allah. The verses mentioned are significant in Islamic teachings, highlighting the importance of divine protection and the power of prayer in seeking refuge from harm.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages Muslims to recite these verses regularly as a means of seeking protection and comfort in their daily lives. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual strength found in turning to Allah for guidance and safety.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it discusses the significance of revealed verses and their importance in Islamic practice.

Quran Divine Revelation