What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4248 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of al-Fara' and al-'Atirah), narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: ""The Prophet passed by a sheep belonging to Maimunah that had died and said: 'Why don't you take its skin and tan it and make use of it'?""

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4248

The Book of al-Fara' and al-'Atirah

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 مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ مَرَّ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِشَاةٍ لِمَيْمُونَةَ مَيِّتَةٍ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَلاَّ أَخَذْتُمْ إِهَابَهَا فَدَبَغْتُمْ فَانْتَفَعْتُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet passed by a sheep belonging to Maimunah that had died and said: 'Why don't you take its skin and tan it and make use of it'?"

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encounters a dead sheep and suggests that its skin could be tanned and used. This reflects the practical approach of the Prophet towards utilizing resources effectively and minimizing waste. It emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness and making the best use of available materials.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in practices such as recycling and sustainable living. Individuals and communities are encouraged to find ways to repurpose materials and reduce waste, promoting environmental responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's practical wisdom in resource management.

Prophetic Teachings