What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5185 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade me from rings of gold, garments dyed with safflower, and wearing Al-Qassi, and from reciting Qur'an while bowing.""

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 5185 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5185

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 هَارُونُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ بَكَّارِ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِيسَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ سُمَيْعٍ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ وَاقِدٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، مَوْلَى عَلِيٍّ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ تَخَتُّمِ الذَّهَبِ وَعَنِ الْمُعَصْفَرِ وَعَنْ لُبْسِ الْقَسِّيِّ وَعَنِ الْقِرَاءَةِ فِي الرُّكُوعِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade me from rings of gold, garments dyed with safflower, and wearing Al-Qassi, and from reciting Qur'an while bowing."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:

Context

In this narration, 'Ali recounts that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited him from wearing gold rings, garments dyed with safflower, and reciting the Qur'an while bowing. This hadith reflects the guidance provided by the Prophet ﷺ regarding appropriate attire and behavior during worship.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to be mindful of their clothing and actions during prayer, promoting a sense of respect and humility. It serves as a reminder to focus on the spiritual aspects of worship rather than on adornment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it specifies prohibited items and behaviors related to dress and worship, guiding Muslims in their practices.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines