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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5217 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5217

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5217 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 put on a ring, and he had some words inscribed on it. He said: 'We have put on a ring and have had some words engraved on it; no one of you should copy this inscription.'" The…"

The Book of Adornment

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سَيْفٍ الْحَرَّانِيُّ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ اتَّخَذَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَاتَمًا وَنَقَشَ عَلَيْهِ نَقْشًا قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّا قَدِ اتَّخَذْنَا خَاتَمًا وَنَقَشْنَا فِيهِ نَقْشًا فَلاَ يَنْقُشْ أَحَدٌ عَلَى نَقْشِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ أَنَسٌ فَكَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِهِ فِي يَدِهِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah put on a ring, and he had some words inscribed on it. He said: 'We have put on a ring and have had some words engraved on it; no one of you should copy this inscription.'" Then Anas said: "It is as if I can see its whiteness on his hand."

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed that no one should replicate the inscription on his ring, emphasizing the uniqueness of his adornment. This action serves as a reminder of the importance of individuality and respect for the Prophet's ﷺ personal items.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be observed in the way people value unique designs and personal expressions in jewelry and accessories. Customization and individuality are highly sought after, reflecting the respect for personal identity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it emphasizes the significance of personal adornments and the prohibition against imitation.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines