What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Musa said:, states: ""I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he was using the Siwak, and the end of the Siwak was on his toungue, and he was saying, "'A','a'.""

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 3 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا غَيْلاَنُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يَسْتَنُّ وَطَرَفُ السِّوَاكِ عَلَى لِسَانِهِ وَهُوَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ عَأْعَأْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he was using the Siwak, and the end of the Siwak was on his toungue, and he was saying, "'A','a'."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Musa said:

Context

Abu Musa narrates an incident where he found the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) using a Siwak, indicating the importance of oral hygiene. The Prophet's action not only reflects personal care but also serves as a model for maintaining cleanliness in daily life.

Modern Application

This hadith emphasizes the importance of oral hygiene in Islam. It encourages individuals to adopt good hygiene practices, such as using a Siwak, as part of their daily routines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) and Prophetic Etiquette because it underscores the significance of cleanliness and personal care in Islam.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)Prophetic Etiquette