What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3629 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Wills), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah did not leave behind a Dinar or a Dirham, or a sheep or a camel, and he did not leave any will.""

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 3629 in the Book of The Book of Wills.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3629

The Book of Wills

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 رَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُفَضَّلٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، وَأَنْبَأَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ مَا تَرَكَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم دِينَارًا وَلاَ دِرْهَمًا وَلاَ شَاةً وَلاَ بَعِيرًا وَلاَ أَوْصَى بِشَىْءٍ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah did not leave behind a Dinar or a Dirham, or a sheep or a camel, and he did not leave any will."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this narration by 'Aishah, it is stated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ left no material wealth or possessions upon his passing. This reflects his profound detachment from worldly possessions and emphasizes the importance of spiritual wealth over material gain. The takeaway encourages followers to prioritize their spiritual journey and moral conduct over material accumulation.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder to focus on what truly matters, such as relationships, values, and personal growth, rather than being overly concerned with material possessions. It encourages individuals to seek fulfillment through meaningful experiences and connections.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Inheritance Distribution because it illustrates the Prophet's approach to wealth and the distribution of inheritance.

Prophetic Conduct Inheritance Distribution