What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5186 about?

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

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 5186 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5186

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْحَجَّاجِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ حُنَيْنٍ، مَوْلَى ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ أَنَّ عَلِيًّا، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ لُبْسِ الْقَسِّيِّ وَالْمُعَصْفَرِ وَعَنِ التَّخَتُّمِ بِالذَّهَبِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade me from wearing Al-Qassi, garments dyed with safflower, and gold rings."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Hunain- the freed slave of Ibn 'Abbas- that 'Ali said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against wearing certain garments, specifically Al-Qassi and gold rings. This guidance reflects the emphasis on simplicity and modesty in adornment, encouraging believers to avoid extravagant or ostentatious displays.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in the choices many make to wear simple and modest clothing, prioritizing comfort and humility over luxury. It fosters an appreciation for understated elegance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it promotes simplicity and modesty in clothing and adornments.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines