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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2615 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2615

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2615 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by Shu'bah said:, states: ""I said to Abu Iyas Mu'awiyah bin Qurrah: 'Did you hear Ans bin Malik say: The Messenger of Allah said: The son of the daughter of a people is one of them? He said: 'Yes."'"

The Book of Zakah

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لأَبِي إِيَاسٍ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ قُرَّةَ أَسَمِعْتَ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ ابْنُ أُخْتِ الْقَوْمِ مِنْ أَنْفُسِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ نَعَمْ ‏.‏

"I said to Abu Iyas Mu'awiyah bin Qurrah: 'Did you hear Ans bin Malik say: The Messenger of Allah said: The son of the daughter of a people is one of them? He said: 'Yes."'

Narrated by Shu'bah said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the close familial bonds within a community, as expressed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He stated that the son of a daughter is considered part of the family, highlighting the importance of kinship and connection among people. This statement reinforces the idea of unity and belonging within a society.

Modern Application

In today's context, recognizing the significance of familial ties can foster a sense of community and support. Families can strengthen their bonds through shared experiences and responsibilities, ensuring that every member feels valued and included.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ teachings on the importance of family and community relationships.

Prophetic Conduct