Sunan an-Nasa'i #4292
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Talhah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that angels do not enter a house where there is a dog or a picture. This teaching reflects the importance of maintaining a certain level of purity and decorum in one's living space, as perceived in Islamic tradition.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can influence how individuals choose to decorate their homes and the types of pets they keep. It encourages mindfulness about the spiritual environment of one's living space.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Image-Making because it addresses the implications of having images and certain animals in one's home regarding spiritual cleanliness.
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About Sunan an-Nasa'i
This hadith is #4292 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Talhah said:.