What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5224 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah discarded it and said: "I will never wear it again.""

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 5224 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5224

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم اتَّخَذَ خَاتَمًا مِنْ ذَهَبٍ وَجَعَلَ فَصَّهُ مِمَّا يَلِي كَفَّهُ فَاتَّخَذَ النَّاسُ خَوَاتِيمَ فَطَرَحَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ أَلْبَسُهُ أَبَدًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah discarded it and said: "I will never wear it again."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ initially wore a gold ring but later discarded it, stating he would never wear it again. This action led to the people following his example and discarding their gold rings as well. The hadith reflects the Prophet's ﷺ stance on gold and serves as a lesson in humility and simplicity in adornment.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can inspire individuals to reflect on their choices regarding adornment and material possessions. It encourages a focus on simplicity and the values of humility over ostentation, promoting a lifestyle that prioritizes spiritual over material wealth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Prophetic Etiquette because it demonstrates the Prophet's ﷺ personal choices regarding adornment and the influence of his actions on his companions.

Clothing Etiquette Prophetic Etiquette