What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 32 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that Umaimah bint Ruqaiqah said:, states: ""The Prophet (ﷺ) had a vessel made from a date tree in which he would urinate and place it under the bed.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 32 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #32

The Book of Purification

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا أَيُّوبُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْوَزَّانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَتْنِي حُكَيْمَةُ بِنْتُ أُمَيْمَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّهَا، أُمَيْمَةَ بِنْتِ رُقَيْقَةَ قَالَتْ كَانَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَدَحٌ مِنْ عَيْدَانٍ يَبُولُ فِيهِ وَيَضَعُهُ تَحْتَ السَّرِيرِ ‏.‏

"The Prophet (ﷺ) had a vessel made from a date tree in which he would urinate and place it under the bed."

Narrated by It was narrated that Umaimah bint Ruqaiqah said:

Context

Umaimah bint Ruqaiqah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had a vessel made from a date tree where he would urinate, keeping it under his bed. This hadith reflects the Prophet's practical approach to personal hygiene and the use of specific utensils for cleanliness. It also highlights the importance of having designated places for such needs, promoting cleanliness in living spaces.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages individuals to maintain cleanliness in their homes by designating specific areas or containers for personal hygiene. It serves as a reminder to prioritize hygiene and cleanliness in our living environments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette and Vessels and Utensils because it illustrates the Prophet's practical use of a specific vessel for urination, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and etiquette in personal hygiene.

Prophetic Etiquette Vessels and Utensils