What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5203 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Ibrahim bin Sa'd bin Shihab narrated that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah ...In Mursal form."

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5203 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5203

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 بَكْرٍ، أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَرَكَانِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُرْسَلٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ وَالْمَرَاسِيلُ أَشْبَهُ بِالصَّوَابِ وَاللَّهُ سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى أَعْلَمُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah ...In Mursal form.

Narrated by Ibrahim bin Sa'd bin Shihab narrated that:

Context

This hadith discusses the concept of Mursal hadiths, where the Prophet ﷺ is mentioned without a direct chain of narration. It highlights the significance of understanding the different forms of hadith transmission and the reliability of narrators. This understanding is crucial for scholars and students of knowledge in distinguishing authentic teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's academic and religious studies, recognizing the different types of hadiths, including Mursal, is essential for scholars and students. This awareness aids in the proper interpretation and application of Islamic teachings in various contexts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the concept of Mursal hadiths, emphasizing the importance of understanding the reliability and classification of hadith narrations.

Hadith Transmission