Sunan an-Nasa'i #4252

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ بَكْرٍ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ مُضَرَ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا الْخَيْرِ، عَنِ ابْنِ وَعْلَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَأَلَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ فَقَالَ إِنَّا نَغْزُو هَذَا الْمَغْرِبَ وَإِنَّهُمْ أَهْلُ وَثَنٍ وَلَهُمْ قِرَبٌ يَكُونُ فِيهَا اللَّبَنُ وَالْمَاءُ فَقَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ الدِّبَاغُ طَهُورٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ وَعْلَةَ عَنْ رَأْيِكَ أَوْ شَىْءٍ سَمِعْتَهُ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ بَلْ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
"We are attacking the Maghrib, and they are people who worship idols, and they have waterskins in which they keep milk and water." Ibn 'Abbas said: "Tanning is purification." Ibn Wa'lah said: "Is this your own opinion, or something that you heard from the Messenger of Allah?" He said: "No, (I heard it) from the Messneger of Allah."
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Wa'lah that he asked Ibn 'Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas discusses the purification of vessels used by idol-worshippers. He confirms that tanning is a means of purification, demonstrating the application of Islamic principles in practical scenarios. This reflects the adaptability of Islamic law to various contexts.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in contemporary discussions about cleanliness and hygiene, emphasizing the importance of maintaining purity in both physical and spiritual aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) and Vessels and Utensils because it addresses the rules regarding the purification of items used in daily life.

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This hadith is #4252 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of al-Fara' and al-'Atirah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Wa'lah that he asked Ibn 'Abbas:.

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