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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3761 in the Book of The Book of 'Umra.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3761 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of 'Umra), narrated by Isma'il narrated from Muhammad, from Abu Salamah, from Abu Hurairah, that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""There is no lifelong gift. Whoever is given something as a lifelong gift, it belongs to him.""

The Book of 'Umra

Da'if

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ عُمْرَى فَمَنْ أُعْمِرَ شَيْئًا فَهُوَ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"There is no lifelong gift. Whoever is given something as a lifelong gift, it belongs to him."

Narrated by Isma'il narrated from Muhammad, from Abu Salamah, from Abu Hurairah, that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

This hadith addresses a situation where a woman expressed concern over a male visitor in her home. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised her to breastfeed him, establishing a bond that would render him unlawful for her to marry. This guidance reflects the importance of family dynamics and social boundaries.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can inform discussions about boundaries and relationships. It emphasizes the need for clear social guidelines to maintain comfort and respect in interpersonal interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Breastfeeding because it addresses the implications of breastfeeding on familial relationships and marriage eligibility.

Contracts & Agreements