What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2685 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar:, states: "That the Prophet said "If a Muhrim cannot find sandals then let him wear Khuffs, and cut them, so that they come lower than the ankles.''"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 2685 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2685

The Book of Hajj

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، رضى الله عنهما عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا لَمْ يَجِدِ الْمُحْرِمُ النَّعْلَيْنِ فَلْيَلْبَسِ الْخُفَّيْنِ وَلْيَقْطَعْهُمَا أَسْفَلَ مِنَ الْكَعْبَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

That the Prophet said "If a Muhrim cannot find sandals then let him wear Khuffs, and cut them, so that they come lower than the ankles.''

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar:

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Umar conveys the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ guidance regarding the footwear of a person in Ihram. If they cannot find sandals, they are permitted to wear Khuffs, provided they are cut below the ankles. This illustrates the flexibility within Islamic guidelines to accommodate individual circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the Ihram state.

Modern Application

This hadith can be applied today by reminding individuals that while adhering to religious practices, there is room for flexibility based on personal circumstances. It encourages Muslims to find practical solutions that align with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the specific guidelines regarding footwear for those in Ihram, demonstrating the balance between adherence to rules and practicality.

Islamic Dress Code