What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5074 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Ziyad bin Al-Husain narrated that his father said:, states: ""When he came to the Prophet said to him: 'Come closer to me.' So he came closer to him, and he put his hand on his braid and wiped his head and prayed for him.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5074 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5074

The Book of Adornment

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُسْتَمِرِ الْعُرُوقِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الصَّلْتُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا غَسَّانُ بْنُ الأَغَرِّ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ النَّهْشَلِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَمِّي، زِيَادُ بْنُ الْحُصَيْنِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ لَمَّا قَدِمَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِالْمَدِينَةِ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ ادْنُ مِنِّي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَدَنَا مِنْهُ فَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ عَلَى ذُؤَابَتِهِ ثُمَّ أَجْرَى يَدَهُ وَسَمَّتَ عَلَيْهِ وَدَعَا لَهُ ‏.‏

"When he came to the Prophet said to him: 'Come closer to me.' So he came closer to him, and he put his hand on his braid and wiped his head and prayed for him."

Narrated by Ziyad bin Al-Husain narrated that his father said:

Context

In this hadith, Ziyad bin Al-Husain recounts a moment when he approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Prophet invited him closer, showing a gesture of affection by placing his hand on Ziyad's braid and praying for him. This interaction highlights the importance of respectful greetings and personal connection in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds us of the significance of warm and respectful greetings in our interactions. A simple gesture, like a handshake or a kind word, can foster a sense of community and belonging among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ affectionate approach in greeting and connecting with others.

Respectful Greetings