What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3438 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Divorce), narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said:, states: ""The pen has been lifted from three: From the sleeper until he wakes up, from the minor until he grows up, and from the insane until he comes back to his senses or recovers.""

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 3438 in the Book of The Book of Divorce.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3438

The Book of Divorce

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ حَمَّادٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ رُفِعَ الْقَلَمُ عَنْ ثَلاَثٍ عَنِ النَّائِمِ حَتَّى يَسْتَيْقِظَ وَعَنِ الصَّغِيرِ حَتَّى يَكْبُرَ وَعَنِ الْمَجْنُونِ حَتَّى يَعْقِلَ أَوْ يَفِيقَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The pen has been lifted from three: From the sleeper until he wakes up, from the minor until he grows up, and from the insane until he comes back to his senses or recovers."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said:

Context

This hadith discusses the concept of accountability, stating that the pen is lifted from three categories of individuals: the sleeper until they wake, the minor until they mature, and the insane until they regain their senses. This highlights the compassionate nature of divine justice, recognizing that individuals in these states are not held accountable for their actions.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages us to practice empathy and understanding towards those who may not be fully aware of their actions. It reminds us to consider the circumstances of others before passing judgment, fostering a more compassionate society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Accountability because it illustrates the principles of divine mercy and the conditions under which individuals are held accountable for their actions.

Divine Decree Accountability