16/6. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1465 — Eclipse Prayer in Congregation
The command to call people to the eclipse prayer
Eclipse Prayer in Congregation: Rows, Call, and Worship
Sunan an-Nasai : 1465
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1465
أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ خَسَفَتِ الشَّمْسُ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُنَادِيًا يُنَادِي أَنَّ الصَّلاَةَ جَامِعَةً فَاجْتَمَعُوا وَاصْطَفُّوا فَصَلَّى بِهِمْ أَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتٍ فِي رَكْعَتَيْنِ وَأَرْبَعَ سَجَدَاتٍ .
A'isha Narrated from:
The sun was eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded a caller to call out that prayer was about to begin in congregation. So they gathered and formed rows, and he led them in prayer, bowing four times in two rak'ahs and prostrating four times.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1465In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 7English translation : Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 1466
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1465
This Hadith from Aishah describes the eclipse prayer in congregation. During the time of the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم), the sun was eclipsed, and he ordered a caller to announce that prayer was about to begin in congregation. The people gathered, formed rows, and he led them in prayer. The narration says he bowed four times in two rak'ahs and prostrated four times. For readers searching Salat al-Kusuf in congregation or how to pray eclipse prayer, this text gives a direct report of the gathering and the prayer pattern mentioned here. The focus is clear: when the sign appeared, the community came together for salah behind the Prophet.
What we learn from this hadith
- The eclipse prayer was called in congregation in this narration.
- People gathered and formed rows behind the Prophet.
- The prayer included four bowings in two rak'ahs and four prostrations.
- A public sign of Allah brought the community to worship.
