What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 297 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""I used to scrape the Janabah." On another occasion she said: "The semen from the garment of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).""

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 297 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #297

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، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَبِي هَاشِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مِجْلَزٍ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَفْرُكُ الْجَنَابَةَ - وَقَالَتْ مَرَّةً أُخْرَى الْمَنِيَّ - مِنْ ثَوْبِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

"I used to scrape the Janabah." On another occasion she said: "The semen from the garment of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, she describes how she would clean the Prophet's (ﷺ) garments from impurities, specifically mentioning the semen. This highlights the importance of cleanliness and the care taken in maintaining the Prophet's (ﷺ) belongings, reflecting the broader Islamic emphasis on purity in both physical and spiritual aspects of life.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the significance of cleanliness in our daily lives. Whether it's maintaining our personal hygiene or ensuring our living spaces are clean, these practices contribute to our overall well-being and reflect our values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on cleanliness and the practices associated with purification.

Prophetic Conduct Purification (Wudu/Taharah)