What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4858 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas:, states: ""This and this are the same: The little finger and the thumb (sahih)"

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4858 in the Book of The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4858

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

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

أَخْبَرَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، فَهَذِهِ وَهَذِهِ سَوَاءٌ الإِبْهَامُ وَالْخِنْصَرُ ‏.‏

"This and this are the same: The little finger and the thumb (sahih)

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas:

Context

In this brief narration, Ibn 'Abbas states that the little finger and the thumb are equivalent in some respect. This simple observation reflects the importance of precision and clarity in communication, particularly in the context of religious teachings and practices.

Modern Application

This hadith can be applied today to emphasize the importance of clarity in discussions and teachings. It reminds us that even small details can carry significant meaning and should be communicated accurately.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the significance of precise language in conveying teachings and ensuring accurate understanding.

Hadith Transmission