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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 3632 in the Book of The Book of Wills.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3632

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3632 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Wills), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""They say that the Messenger of Allah made a will concerning 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him. But he called for a vessel in which to urinate, then he went limp without me realizing it. So to whom…"

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَزْهَرُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ يَقُولُونَ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَوْصَى إِلَى عَلِيٍّ رضى الله عنه لَقَدْ دَعَا بِالطَّسْتِ لِيَبُولَ فِيهَا فَانْخَنَثَتْ نَفْسُهُ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَمَا أَشْعُرُ فَإِلَى مَنْ أَوْصَى

"They say that the Messenger of Allah made a will concerning 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him. But he called for a vessel in which to urinate, then he went limp without me realizing it. So to whom did he leave a will?"

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident involving 'Aishah and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who, in a moment of weakness, did not leave a clear will. This situation raises questions about prophetic authority and the nature of his final instructions. It illustrates the human aspect of the Prophet ﷺ and the complexities surrounding his legacy.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of clear communication and planning, especially regarding important matters like wills and legacies. It encourages individuals to ensure their wishes are known to avoid confusion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority because it discusses the implications of the Prophet's ﷺ actions and decisions regarding his legacy.

Prophetic Authority