What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5230 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father,:, states: "Who attributed it to the Prophet : "The angels do not accompany groups of people who have small bells with them.""

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 5230 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5230

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو هِشَامٍ الْمَخْزُومِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا نَافِعُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، عَنْ بُكَيْرِ بْنِ مُوسَى، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، رَفَعَهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَصْحَبُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ رُفْقَةً فِيهَا جُلْجُلٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Who attributed it to the Prophet : "The angels do not accompany groups of people who have small bells with them."

Narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father,:

Context

This hadith states that the angels do not accompany groups of people who have small bells with them. This reflects the importance of maintaining a respectful and serene environment, as the presence of such items may be deemed disruptive or inappropriate in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of the sounds and items they bring into communal spaces, promoting a peaceful atmosphere that is conducive to worship and reflection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the importance of maintaining an environment that is respectful and conducive to spiritual activities.

Prophetic Conduct