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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 337 in the Book of The Book of Water.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #337

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 337 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Water), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded that dogs be killed, but he made an exception for hunting dogs and sheepdogs and said:, states: ""If a dog licks a vessel then wash it seven times and rub it the eighth time with dust.""

The Book of Water

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 الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ - عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُطَرِّفًا، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَمَرَ بِقَتْلِ الْكِلاَبِ وَرَخَّصَ فِي كَلْبِ الصَّيْدِ وَالْغَنَمِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا وَلَغَ الْكَلْبُ فِي الإِنَاءِ فَاغْسِلُوهُ سَبْعَ مَرَّاتٍ وَعَفِّرُوهُ الثَّامِنَةَ بِالتُّرَابِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"If a dog licks a vessel then wash it seven times and rub it the eighth time with dust."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded that dogs be killed, but he made an exception for hunting dogs and sheepdogs and said:

Context

In this narration, 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal recounts the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) command regarding dogs, highlighting the exceptions made for hunting and sheepdogs. This illustrates the nuanced approach Islam takes towards animals and cleanliness.

Modern Application

This hadith can inform our understanding of animal interactions and cleanliness in our homes. It encourages us to be mindful of our environment and the presence of animals, ensuring we maintain hygiene.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran and Vessels and Utensils because it discusses the treatment of animals and the implications for cleanliness in relation to utensils.

Animals in the Quran Vessels and Utensils