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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 407 in the Book of The Book of Ghusl and Tayammum.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #407

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 407 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Ghusl and Tayammum), narrated by It was narrated from Ya'la that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw a man performing Ghusl in an open place, so he ascended the Minbar and praised and glorified Allah, then he said:, states: "'Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, is forbearing, modest and concealing, and He loves modesty and concealment. When any one of you performs Ghusl, let him conceal himself.'""

The Book of Ghusl and Tayammum

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا النُّفَيْلِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ يَعْلَى، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَأَى رَجُلاً يَغْتَسِلُ بِالْبَرَازِ فَصَعِدَ الْمِنْبَرَ فَحَمِدَ اللَّهَ وَأَثْنَى عَلَيْهِ وَقَالَ ‏‏ "‏‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ حَلِيمٌ حَيِيٌّ سِتِّيرٌ يُحِبُّ الْحَيَاءَ وَالسَّتْرَ فَإِذَا اغْتَسَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَسْتَتِرْ ‏‏"‏‏ ‏‏.‏‏

'Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, is forbearing, modest and concealing, and He loves modesty and concealment. When any one of you performs Ghusl, let him conceal himself.'"

Narrated by It was narrated from Ya'la that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw a man performing Ghusl in an open place, so he ascended the Minbar and praised and glorified Allah, then he said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) observed a man performing Ghusl in an open area and took the opportunity to address the community from the Minbar. He emphasized the importance of modesty and concealment, highlighting that Allah is modest and loves modesty. The takeaway is the encouragement to maintain privacy and decorum while performing personal acts of worship like Ghusl.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle encourages individuals to practice modesty in their personal lives. Whether it's dressing appropriately in public or maintaining privacy during personal rituals, the emphasis on modesty can foster a respectful and considerate community atmosphere.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Modesty in Adornment because it underscores the importance of modesty and concealment in personal acts of worship.

Clothing Etiquette Modesty in Adornment