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 334 in the Book of The Book of Water.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #334

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 334 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Water), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahummaghsil khatayaya bi-ma'ith-thalj wal-barad was naqqi qalbi min al-khataya kama naqayta ath-thawb al-abyad min ad-danas (O Allah, wash away my sins with the water…"

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Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ اغْسِلْ خَطَايَاىَ بِمَاءِ الثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ وَنَقِّ قَلْبِي مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا نَقَّيْتَ الثَّوْبَ الأَبْيَضَ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahummaghsil khatayaya bi-ma'ith-thalj wal-barad was naqqi qalbi min al-khataya kama naqayta ath-thawb al-abyad min ad-danas (O Allah, wash away my sins with the water of snow and hail, and cleanse my heart of snow and hail, and cleanse my heart of sin as a white garment is cleansed of filth).'"

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah narrates a supplication made by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) where he asks Allah to cleanse his sins with the purity of snow and hail. This reflects the theme of seeking forgiveness and the desire for spiritual purity, emphasizing the importance of a clean heart and soul, akin to a white garment free from stains.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in sincere supplication for forgiveness and self-improvement. It serves as a reminder to seek inner purity and strive for a clean conscience in our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it emphasizes the importance of spiritual cleansing and seeking forgiveness.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)