What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5175 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:, states: ""The Prophet forbade me to wear gold rings, and Al-Qassi, red Al-Miyathir.""

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 5175 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5175

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ، عَنْ زَكَرِيَّا، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ هُبَيْرَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ خَاتَمِ الذَّهَبِ وَعَنِ الْقَسِّيِّ وَعَنِ الْمَيَاثِرِ الْحُمْرِ ‏.‏

"The Prophet forbade me to wear gold rings, and Al-Qassi, red Al-Miyathir."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbids the wearing of gold rings and certain types of clothing, indicating a clear guideline for adornment among men. This directive reflects the broader Islamic principles of modesty and the avoidance of extravagance in personal adornment.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can guide individuals in choosing their attire and accessories, encouraging them to opt for modest and appropriate clothing that aligns with Islamic values. It serves as a reminder to prioritize inner beauty and character over material adornment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it provides specific instructions on what is permissible in terms of personal adornment and attire.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines