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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4857

The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money
Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، رضى الله عنهما عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذِهِ وَهَذِهِ سَوَاءٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الْخِنْصَرَ وَالإِبْهَامَ ‏.‏
"this and this are the same,": meaning the little finger and the thumb.
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Propher said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ uses a simple analogy comparing the little finger and the thumb to convey a deeper message about equality. This statement emphasizes that even seemingly different things can hold equal value, reflecting the importance of recognizing the worth of all individuals in society.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in modern life by promoting equality and understanding among diverse groups. It encourages us to appreciate differences while recognizing that everyone has a valuable role to play in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hadith Transmission because it reflects the Prophet's ﷺ method of teaching through relatable examples and highlights the importance of accurately conveying his teachings.

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #4857 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Propher said:.

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