What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 99 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Zaid, who was shown the call to prayer (in a dream), said:, states: ""I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) perform Wudu'; he washed his face three times and his hands twice, he washed his feet twice and wiped his head twice.""

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 99 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #99

The Book of Purification

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 مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، - الَّذِي أُرِيَ النِّدَاءَ - قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم تَوَضَّأَ فَغَسَلَ وَجْهَهُ ثَلاَثًا وَيَدَيْهِ مَرَّتَيْنِ وَغَسَلَ رِجْلَيْهِ مَرَّتَيْنِ وَمَسَحَ بِرَأْسِهِ مَرَّتَيْنِ ‏.‏

"I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) perform Wudu'; he washed his face three times and his hands twice, he washed his feet twice and wiped his head twice."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Zaid, who was shown the call to prayer (in a dream), said:

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah bin Zaid narrates a vision he had where he observed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performing Wudu'. The details of this ritual, such as the number of times each part of the body was washed, serve as a guide for Muslims on how to perform this essential act of purification. The emphasis on the methodical nature of Wudu' reflects its importance in preparing for prayer.

Modern Application

When individuals perform wudu today, they can follow the Prophet's example by ensuring they wash each part of the body as prescribed. This not only fulfills a religious obligation but also promotes a sense of discipline and mindfulness in one's daily routine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Purity and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it illustrates the specific actions of Wudu' as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), emphasizing the importance of physical and spiritual cleanliness.

Spiritual Purity Purification (Wudu/Taharah)