What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5206 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah had a ring of silver which he wore on his right hand. It had an Ethiopian stone (Fass), and he used to wear the stone (Fass) next to his palm.""

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 5206 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5206

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا طَلْحَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَاتَمُ فِضَّةٍ يَتَخَتَّمُ بِهِ فِي يَمِينِهِ فَصُّهُ حَبَشِيٌّ يَجْعَلُ فَصَّهُ مِمَّا يَلِي كَفَّهُ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah had a ring of silver which he wore on his right hand. It had an Ethiopian stone (Fass), and he used to wear the stone (Fass) next to his palm."

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wore a silver ring on his right hand, which had an Ethiopian stone. This hadith highlights the Prophet's practice of wearing a ring, which symbolizes authority and identity. It also reflects the cultural practices of the time while emphasizing the significance of personal adornment within Islamic guidelines.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire individuals to consider the significance of personal items, such as rings, in their lives. It encourages thoughtful choices in adornment that reflect personal identity while adhering to Islamic principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's practice of wearing a ring, which can inform contemporary practices regarding personal adornment.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code