What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4459 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: "The best (most Pure) food that a man eats is that which he has earned himself, and a man's child (and his child's wealth) is part of his earnings" (Sahih )"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4459 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4459

The Book of Financial Transactions

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ أَبُو قُدَامَةَ السَّرَخْسِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَمَّتِهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَطْيَبَ مَا أَكَلَ الرَّجُلُ مِنْ كَسْبِهِ وَإِنَّ وَلَدَ الرَّجُلِ مِنْ كَسْبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: "The best (most Pure) food that a man eats is that which he has earned himself, and a man's child (and his child's wealth) is part of his earnings" (Sahih )

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ highlights the significance of earning one's livelihood, stating that the best food a man consumes is from his own earnings. This reflects the value placed on hard work and the ethical acquisition of wealth. The takeaway is the importance of self-sufficiency and integrity in one's earnings.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as individuals strive for financial independence and ethical employment. Many people seek jobs that align with their values, ensuring that their income is derived from honest work, which contributes to their overall well-being and that of their families.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Wages and Labor because it emphasizes the importance of earning a living through honest means and the ethical implications of one's sustenance.

Dietary Laws Wages and Labor