What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5227 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 the people discarded their rings. Then he acquired a ring of silver with which he used to seal letters, but he did not wear it."

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 5227 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5227

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم اتَّخَذَ خَاتَمًا مِنْ ذَهَبٍ وَكَانَ فَصُّهُ فِي بَاطِنِ كَفِّهِ فَاتَّخَذَ النَّاسُ خَوَاتِيمَ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ فَطَرَحَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَطَرَحَ النَّاسُ خَوَاتِيمَهُمْ وَاتَّخَذَ خَاتَمًا مِنْ فِضَّةٍ فَكَانَ يَخْتِمُ بِهِ وَلاَ يَلْبَسُهُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah discarded it, and the people discarded their rings. Then he acquired a ring of silver with which he used to seal letters, but he did not wear it.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

Context

This hadith describes how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ discarded a gold ring and opted for a silver one, which he used for sealing letters but did not wear. His actions influenced those around him to abandon their gold rings as well. This narrative highlights the Prophet's ﷺ preference for simplicity and the significance of his choices in shaping the practices of his followers.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can inspire individuals to reflect on their adornment choices and consider the values of simplicity and humility. It encourages a focus on meaningful actions rather than material possessions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ personal choices regarding adornment and the impact of his actions on his community.

Prophetic Etiquette