What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3575 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Horses, Races and Shooting) states: "It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet used to dislike the Shikal among horses."

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 3575 in the Book of The Book of Horses, Races and Shooting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3575

The Book of Horses, Races and Shooting

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 بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سَلْمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ كَرِهَ الشِّكَالَ مِنَ الْخَيْلِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الشِّكَالُ مِنَ الْخَيْلِ أَنْ تَكُونَ ثَلاَثُ قَوَائِمَ مُحَجَّلَةً وَوَاحِدَةٌ مُطْلَقَةً أَوْ تَكُونَ الثَّلاَثَةُ مُطْلَقَةً وَرِجْلٌ مُحَجَّلَةً وَلَيْسَ يَكُونُ الشِّكَالُ إِلاَّ فِي رِجْلٍ وَلاَ يَكُونُ فِي الْيَدِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet used to dislike the Shikal among horses.

Context

This narration from Abu Hurairah reveals the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) dislike for a specific type of horse known as Shikal. His preference reflects a broader principle of valuing quality and aesthetics in animals, which can be extended to various aspects of life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to appreciate and seek quality in their choices, whether in animals, possessions, or relationships. It promotes a mindset of valuing excellence and beauty in all forms.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on quality and care in one's choices.

Good Deeds