Sunan an-Nasa'i #4224

The Book of al-'Aqiqah
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، وَحَبِيبٌ، وَيُونُسُ، وَقَتَادَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ سَلْمَانَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ الضَّبِّيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ فِي الْغُلاَمِ عَقِيقَةٌ فَأَهْرِيقُوا عَنْهُ دَمًا وَأَمِيطُوا عَنْهُ الأَذَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"For a boy there shoud be an 'Aqiqah, so shed blood for him, and remove the harm from him."
Narrated by It was narrated from Salman bin 'Amir Ad-Dabbi that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

This hadith discusses the practice of 'Aqiqah, which is a traditional Islamic practice performed for newborn boys. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructs that a sacrifice should be made on behalf of the child, symbolizing gratitude and the removal of harm. This practice fosters a sense of community and celebration for the new life.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, many families continue to observe the tradition of 'Aqiqah by organizing a celebration and making a sacrifice. This act not only expresses gratitude for the child's birth but also serves as an opportunity to share blessings with family and the less fortunate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it emphasizes the act of sacrifice for a newborn, highlighting the importance of gratitude and community in Islamic traditions.

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This hadith is #4224 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of al-'Aqiqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Salman bin 'Amir Ad-Dabbi that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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