What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4996 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book Of Faith and its Signs), narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:, states: ""The messenger of Allah .'""

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

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4996

The Book Of Faith and its Signs

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ طَلْقِ بْنِ حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ ثَلاَثٌ مَنْ كُنَّ فِيهِ وَجَدَ بِهِنَّ حَلاَوَةَ الإِيمَانِ وَطَعْمَهُ أَنْ يَكُونَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ وَرَسُولُهُ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِمَّا سِوَاهُمَا وَأَنْ يُحِبَّ فِي اللَّهِ وَأَنْ يُبْغِضَ فِي اللَّهِ وَأَنْ تُوقَدَ نَارٌ عَظِيمَةٌ فَيَقَعُ فِيهَا أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ أَنْ يُشْرِكَ بِاللَّهِ شَيْئًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The messenger of Allah .'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described three qualities that indicate the sweetness of faith. These include loving Allah and His Messenger more than anything else, loving for the sake of Allah, and preferring to face severe consequences rather than associating partners with Allah. This highlights the depth of true faith and commitment to Islamic principles.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their priorities and values. It serves as a reminder to cultivate genuine love and loyalty to faith, fostering a community built on mutual respect and shared beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the characteristics of true faith as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Prophetic Conduct