What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 957 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) used to recite: "Alif-Lam-Mim. The revelation of the Book" and: "Has there not been over man" in Subh prayer on Friday."

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

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #957

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 بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي صَلاَةِ الصُّبْحِ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ ‏{‏ الم * تَنْزِيلُ ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ هَلْ أَتَى ‏}‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite: "Alif-Lam-Mim. The revelation of the Book" and: "Has there not been over man" in Subh prayer on Friday.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is reported to have recited specific verses during the Fajr prayer on Fridays. This practice highlights the significance of the Friday prayer and the recitation of the Qur'an, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the scripture during worship.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages Muslims to engage with the Qur'an during their prayers, particularly on Fridays. It serves as an opportunity for individuals to deepen their understanding of the text and enhance their spiritual connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Quran because it highlights the recitation of specific Qur'anic verses during the Fajr prayer, emphasizing the importance of the Qur'an in worship.

Prayer Quran