What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5191 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" and he quoted the same Hadith."

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 5191 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5191

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَمْرٍو الأَوْزَاعِيُّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade" and he quoted the same Hadith.

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:

Context

In this narration, 'Ali recounts that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbade certain practices, emphasizing the importance of adhering to his teachings. This reflects the broader theme of following prophetic guidance in all aspects of life. The takeaway is the significance of maintaining fidelity to the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to seek and follow authentic teachings of the Prophet ﷺ in their daily lives. It encourages a commitment to understanding and implementing these teachings in personal conduct.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it underscores the importance of adhering to the guidance provided by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Prophetic Conduct Prophetic Teachings