What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2892 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Aishah that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""Geckos are vermin.""

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2892 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2892

The Book of Hajj

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

أَخْبَرَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ بَيَانٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مَالِكٌ، وَيُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْوَزَغُ الْفُوَيْسِقُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Geckos are vermin."

Narrated by It was narrated from Aishah that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

Aishah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ referred to geckos as vermin. This statement reflects the Prophet's guidance on cleanliness and the types of creatures that are considered undesirable in the living environment.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can remind individuals to maintain cleanliness in their homes and be aware of pests that may pose health risks. It encourages a proactive approach to household hygiene.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's views on cleanliness and undesirable creatures.

Prophetic Conduct