Sunan an-Nasa'i #3529

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 أَبُو دَاوُدَ، سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سَيْفٍ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَعْيَنَ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، ح وَأَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، وَمَسْرُوقٍ، وَعَبِيدَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ سُورَةَ النِّسَاءِ الْقُصْرَى، نَزَلَتْ بَعْدَ الْبَقَرَةِ ‏.‏
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that the shorter Surah, that speaks of women (At-Talaq), was revealed after Al-Baqarah.

Context

This hadith discusses the chronological order of the revelation of the Quran, specifically noting that the shorter Surah At-Talaq, which addresses issues related to women, was revealed after Surah Al-Baqarah. This highlights the progressive nature of the Quranic revelations and their contextual significance in addressing social matters relevant to the time.

Modern Application

Understanding the order of Quranic revelations can enhance our comprehension of Islamic teachings today. It allows Muslims to appreciate how laws and guidance evolved in response to the community's needs, fostering a deeper connection to the Quran's messages.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the specific order in which Surahs were revealed, illustrating the structured approach of divine guidance.

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This hadith is #3529 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Divorce. It is graded Sahih.

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