What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4251 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of al-Fara' and al-'Atirah), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'Any skin that is tanned has been purified."'"

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 4251 in the Book of The Book of al-Fara' and al-'Atirah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4251

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

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ وَعْلَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَيُّمَا إِهَابٍ دُبِغَ فَقَدْ طَهُرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Any skin that is tanned has been purified."'

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ declares that any skin that has been tanned is considered purified. This statement addresses the concept of purification in Islamic law, particularly regarding materials that can be used for various purposes, including vessels and utensils. It reflects the practical aspects of cleanliness and purity in daily life.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various contexts, such as ensuring that items we use in our homes are clean and suitable for consumption. Understanding what constitutes purification helps maintain hygiene and respect for the items we utilize.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) and Vessels and Utensils because it provides guidance on the status of materials used in daily life, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)Vessels and Utensils