20/17. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1645 — Devoted Night Prayer
The differing narrations from 'Aishah regarding staying up at night (in prayer)
The Prophet’s Devotion in Night Prayer
Sunan an-Nasai : 1645
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1645
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا صَالِحُ بْنُ مِهْرَانَ، - وَكَانَ ثِقَةً - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا النُّعْمَانُ بْنُ عَبْدِ السَّلاَمِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ كُلَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي حَتَّى تَزْلَعَ يَعْنِي تَشَقَّقُ قَدَمَاهُ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray until he developed fissures in his feet.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1645In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 48English translation : Vol. 2, Book 20, Hadith 1646
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1645
This Hadith about the Prophet’s night prayer is short but powerful. Abu Hurairah said that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to pray until fissures developed in his feet. The text shows a high level of devotion and effort in worship. It does not give a command for every person to copy that exact physical level, nor does it mention a general ruling. It simply reports what the Prophet did. When read with nearby reports about balance and ability, it helps readers see both sides: the Prophet’s worship was deeply devoted, and he also taught people not to overburden themselves. The main lesson here is sincere dedication to prayer.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet showed great devotion in prayer.
- Night prayer held a strong place in his worship.
- The report describes his practice without turning it into a burden on all people.
- Love for prayer can lead to deep effort and focus.
