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 5212 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#5211

#5212

Sunan an-Nasa'i

#5213

›

Sunan an-Nasa'i #5212

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5212 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Ibn Wahab narrated from Sulaiman - and he is Ibn Bilal - from Sharik - and he is Ibn Abi Namr - from Ibrahim Ibn 'Abdullah bin Hunain, from his father, from 'Ali; Sharik said:, states: ""And Abu Salamah informed me" - That the Prophet used to wear his ring on his right hand."

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 الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ‏{‏ ابْنُ، ‏}‏ وَهْبٍ عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، - هُوَ ابْنُ بِلاَلٍ - عَنْ شَرِيكٍ، - هُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي نَمِرٍ - عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حُنَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ شَرِيكٌ وَأَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَلْبَسُ خَاتَمَهُ فِي يَمِينِهِ ‏.‏

"And Abu Salamah informed me" - That the Prophet used to wear his ring on his right hand.

Narrated by Ibn Wahab narrated from Sulaiman - and he is Ibn Bilal - from Sharik - and he is Ibn Abi Namr - from Ibrahim Ibn 'Abdullah bin Hunain, from his father, from 'Ali; Sharik said:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing his ring on his right hand. This detail reflects the importance of personal adornment and etiquette in Islamic culture, showcasing how even small actions can carry significance.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the choice of which hand to wear jewelry or rings can reflect personal style and cultural values. Many people still follow traditional practices, which can enhance their sense of identity and connection to their heritage.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates a specific practice related to personal adornment and the importance of etiquette in clothing.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

2 ayahs

فَرَاغَ عَلَيْهِمْ ضَرْبًۢا بِٱلْيَمِينِ

And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.

قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَأْتُونَنَا عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ

They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."

سُورَةُ التَّحۡرِيمِ

At-Tahrim (The Prohibition)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

وَإِذْ أَسَرَّ ٱلنَّبِىُّ إِلَىٰ بَعْضِ أَزْوَٰجِهِۦ حَدِيثًۭا فَلَمَّا نَبَّأَتْ بِهِۦ وَأَظْهَرَهُ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ عَرَّفَ بَعْضَهُۥ وَأَعْرَضَ عَنۢ بَعْضٍۢ ۖ فَلَمَّا نَبَّأَهَا بِهِۦ قَالَتْ مَنْ أَنۢبَأَكَ هَٰذَا ۖ قَالَ نَبَّأَنِىَ ٱلْعَلِيمُ ٱلْخَبِيرُ

And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."

سُورَةُ الوَاقِعَةِ

Al-Waaqia (The Inevitable)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ

And if he was of the companions of the right,

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

وَقَاسَمَهُمَآ إِنِّى لَكُمَا لَمِنَ ٱلنَّٰصِحِينَ

And he swore [by Allah] to them, "Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors."

Common Words

50 total44 unique6 repeated

بعض2x

فلما2x

به2x

عن2x

من2x

ٱليمين2x

فراغ1x

عليهم1x

ضربا1x

بٱليمين1x

وإذ1x

أسر1x

ٱلنبى1x

إلى1x

أزوجه1x

حديثا1x

نبأت1x

وأظهره1x

ٱلله1x

عليه1x

Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #5212 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Wahab narrated from Sulaiman - and he is Ibn Bilal - from Sharik - and he is Ibn Abi Namr - from Ibrahim Ibn 'Abdullah bin Hunain, from his father, from 'Ali; Sharik said:.

Browse all Sunan an-Nasa'i All Hadith Collections

Sunan an-Nasa'i #5212

Context

Modern Application

Topics

Related Ayahs

Common Words

Related Hadiths

About Sunan an-Nasa'i

About This Hadith