What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3964 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Kind Treatment of Women), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'O 'Aishah, this is Jibril and he is sending greetings of Salam to you.'" The same."

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 3964 in the Book of The Book of the Kind Treatment of Women.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3964

The Book of the Kind Treatment of Women

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 مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْحَكَمُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَا عَائِشَةُ هَذَا جِبْرِيلُ وَهُوَ يَقْرَأُ عَلَيْكِ السَّلاَمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ سَوَاءٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ هَذَا الصَّوَابُ وَالَّذِي قَبْلَهُ خَطَأٌ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'O 'Aishah, this is Jibril and he is sending greetings of Salam to you.'" The same.

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this narration, 'Aishah recounts a moment when the Angel Jibril greeted her through the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This event highlights the connection between divine revelation and the Prophet's ﷺ role as a messenger. It illustrates the respect and honor given to both the Prophet ﷺ and the angelic beings in Islam.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire individuals today to appreciate the significance of divine communication and the role of messengers in conveying important messages. It encourages believers to seek guidance and blessings in their lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Divine Revelation because it showcases the Prophet's ﷺ unique position in receiving and conveying messages from the divine.

Prophetic Authority Divine Revelation