20/56. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1759 — Two Rak'ahs Before Fajr
Regularly praying the two rak'ahs before Fajr
Two Rak’ahs Before Fajr: Better Than the World and What It Contains
Sunan an-Nasai : 1759
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1759
أَخْبَرَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ زُرَارَةَ بْنِ أَوْفَى، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " رَكْعَتَا الْفَجْرِ خَيْرٌ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا وَمَا فِيهَا " .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The two rak'ahs (before) Fajr are better than this world and everything in it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1759In-book reference : Book 20, Hadith 162English translation : Vol. 2, Book 20, Hadith 1760
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1759
This Hadith is about “two rak’ahs before Fajr,” one of the most searched phrases linked to this narration. Aishah narrated that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, “The two rak’ahs before Fajr are better than this world and everything in it.” The wording is strong and clear, so the explanation should not weaken or add to it. It shows the great value of these two brief rak’ahs before the Fajr prayer. The Hadith does not mention their length, surahs, or extra details here. Its core message is the high worth of the Fajr Sunnah prayer compared with worldly possessions and attractions.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) praised the two rak’ahs before Fajr.
- The Hadith states they are better than the world and what it contains.
- The narration encourages care for the Fajr Sunnah prayer.
- The text focuses on the value of these two rak’ahs.
