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 3253 in the Book of The Book of Marriage.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3253

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3253 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Marriage), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man wanted to marry a woman and the Prophet said:, states: ""Look at her, for there is something in the eyes of the Ansar.""

The Book of Marriage

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَرَادَ أَنْ يَتَزَوَّجَ، امْرَأَةً فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ انْظُرْ إِلَيْهَا فَإِنَّ فِي أَعْيُنِ الأَنْصَارِ شَيْئًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Look at her, for there is something in the eyes of the Ansar."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man wanted to marry a woman and the Prophet said:

Context

In this hadith, a man expressed his desire to marry a woman, prompting the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to advise him to look at her first. This guidance highlights the importance of mutual attraction and compatibility in marriage, particularly emphasizing that the Ansar, a group known for their unique traits, may have something special in their eyes. The takeaway is that physical attraction can play a significant role in marital relationships.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to consider physical attraction and compatibility before entering into marriage. Couples often benefit from getting to know each other and understanding their mutual feelings, which can lead to stronger relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Marriage because it emphasizes the importance of attraction and compatibility in the context of forming marital relationships.

Family Marriage