What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5183 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Ibrahim that his father told him that he heard 'Ali say:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade me to recite Qur'an while bowing and to wear gold and garments dyed with safflower.""

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 5183 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5183

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ الْبَرْقِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَسْوَدِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا نَافِعُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ عَلِيًّا، يَقُولُ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْقِرَاءَةِ وَأَنَا رَاكِعٌ وَعَنْ لُبْسِ الذَّهَبِ وَالْمُعَصْفَرِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade me to recite Qur'an while bowing and to wear gold and garments dyed with safflower."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibrahim that his father told him that he heard 'Ali say:

Context

This hadith recounts the Prophet's ﷺ prohibition against reciting the Qur'an while in a bowing position, as well as restrictions on wearing gold and garments dyed with safflower. The instruction reflects the importance of maintaining focus and respect during prayer, as well as adhering to guidelines regarding adornment.

Modern Application

In modern practice, this hadith serves as a reminder to maintain concentration during prayers and to choose attire that aligns with Islamic principles. It encourages believers to reflect on their choices in both worship and dress.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it outlines specific prohibitions related to clothing and behavior during prayer.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines