What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2592 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Al-Firasi that Al-Firasi said to the Messenger of Allah:, states: ""Shall I ask people (for help), O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "No, but if you have no alternative but to ask, then ask the righteous.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2592 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2592

The Book of Zakah

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ سَوَادَةَ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ مَخْشِيٍّ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْفِرَاسِيِّ، أَنَّ الْفِرَاسِيَّ، قَالَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَسْأَلُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ وَإِنْ كُنْتَ سَائِلاً لاَ بُدَّ فَاسْأَلِ الصَّالِحِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Shall I ask people (for help), O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "No, but if you have no alternative but to ask, then ask the righteous."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Al-Firasi that Al-Firasi said to the Messenger of Allah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against asking others for help unless absolutely necessary, and even then, to seek out the righteous. This guidance emphasizes self-reliance and the importance of maintaining dignity while also recognizing the value of seeking help from those who are trustworthy.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to strive for self-sufficiency while also fostering relationships with those who can provide genuine support. It promotes a culture of mutual respect and responsibility within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it encourages individuals to seek assistance in a manner that upholds dignity and integrity.

Good Deeds