What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 23 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar said:, states: ""I climbed on the roof of our house and saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on two bricks, facing toward Bait Al-Maqdis (jerusalem), relieving himself.""

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 23 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #23

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ حَبَّانَ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، وَاسِعِ بْنِ حَبَّانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ لَقَدِ ارْتَقَيْتُ عَلَى ظَهْرِ بَيْتِنَا فَرَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى لَبِنَتَيْنِ مُسْتَقْبِلَ بَيْتِ الْمَقْدِسِ لِحَاجَتِهِ ‏.‏

"I climbed on the roof of our house and saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on two bricks, facing toward Bait Al-Maqdis (jerusalem), relieving himself."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Abdullah bin 'Umar recounts a moment when he observed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) relieving himself in a manner that respects the surroundings. This incident highlights the Prophet's practical approach to personal hygiene and etiquette, even in private matters, setting an example for his followers.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, maintaining cleanliness and proper etiquette in personal matters is essential. This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to uphold these values, even in private settings, reflecting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's attention to modesty and cleanliness in all aspects of life.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code