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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4368

The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ بَيَانٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، وَأَبِي، سَلَمَةَ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَنَّ نَمْلَةً قَرَصَتْ نَبِيًّا مِنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ فَأَمَرَ بِقَرْيَةِ النَّمْلِ فَأُحْرِقَتْ فَأَوْحَى اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ إِلَيْهِ أَنْ قَدْ قَرَصَتْكَ نَمْلَةٌ أَهْلَكْتَ أُمَّةً مِنَ الأُمَمِ تُسَبِّحُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"An ant bit one of the prophets, and he ordered that the ant nest be burned. Then Allah revealed to him: "One ant bit you, and you destroyed one of the nations that glorify Allah."
Narrated by Was narrated from Abu Hurairah from the Messenger of Allah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recounts an incident where an ant bit him, leading to the destruction of an ant colony. Allah revealed to him the significance of the ant's life, highlighting the value of all creatures that glorify Him. This story reflects the importance of compassion and consideration for all living beings.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to respect and protect all forms of life. In contemporary discussions about environmental stewardship, it serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all creatures and the responsibility humans have towards them.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Divine Revelation because it illustrates the Prophet's sensitivity to creation and the guidance he received from Allah.

Prophetic ConductDivine Revelation

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #4368 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Was narrated from Abu Hurairah from the Messenger of Allah:.

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