English translation
1687. It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ used to pray Witr on his mount. (Sahīh)
Hadith 1687
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Darussalam · Volume 2
20. Book Of Qiyâm Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) And Voluntary Prayers During The DaySunan an-Nasai Darussalam English translation
- Arabic source
- Shamela Arabic edition (opens in a new tab)
الحديث: 1686 ¦ الجزء: 3 ¦ الصفحة: 232
Al-Albani source references (2)
- صحيح وضعيف سنن النسائي (opens in a new tab)
Source no. 1686 · Volume 4 · Page 330
Sahih
صحيح، مضى نحوه (١ / ٢٤٣ - ٢٤٤) // (٤٧٦ - ٤٧٨) //
- صحيح سنن النسائي (opens in a new tab)
Source no. 1592 · Volume 1 · Page 369
Sahih
(صحيح) - ق، مضى نحوه ١/ ٢٤٣ - ٢٤٤ [٤٧٦ - ٤٧٨].
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Arabic text
1686 - أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْأَخْنَسِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، «أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كَانَ يُوتِرُ عَلَى الرَّاحِلَةِ»
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Commentary
Adopting the standing posture, bowing, and prostration are not done in their original modes while one is seated on one's mount; therefore, performance of obligatory prayer is not permitted while riding. However, there is leeway and latitude in the matter of optional prayer; hence optional prayer may be offered while seated on a riding animal. Witr prayer is also optional, and hence may be offered on a riding animal.