What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3859 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Oaths and Vows), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah that the Prophet said:, states: ""There is no vow to commit an act of disobedience or with regard to that which the son of Adam does not possess.""

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 3859 in the Book of The Book of Oaths and Vows.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3859

The Book of Oaths and Vows

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَلَفُ بْنُ تَمِيمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زَائِدَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ زَيْدِ بْنِ جُدْعَانَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ نَذْرَ فِي مَعْصِيَةٍ وَلاَ فِيمَا لاَ يَمْلِكُ ابْنُ آدَمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَلِيُّ بْنُ زَيْدٍ ضَعِيفٌ وَهَذَا الْحَدِيثُ خَطَأٌ وَالصَّوَابُ عِمْرَانُ بْنُ حُصَيْنٍ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ مِنْ وَجْهٍ آخَرَ ‏.‏

"There is no vow to commit an act of disobedience or with regard to that which the son of Adam does not possess."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah that the Prophet said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ addresses the concept of vows, stating that there is no vow to commit an act of disobedience or regarding matters beyond one's control. This teaching emphasizes the importance of aligning one's commitments with ethical and moral standards, ensuring that vows reflect sincere intentions and do not lead to wrongdoing.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages individuals to be mindful of their commitments and to ensure that their promises align with ethical behavior. It serves as a reminder to think carefully before making vows and to prioritize actions that are in accordance with moral values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command and Oaths and Vows because it addresses the nature of vows and their alignment with ethical conduct.

Divine Command Oaths and Vows