What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5268 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever is offered perfume, let him not refuse it for it is easy to carry, and smells good.""

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 5268 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5268

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ طِيبٌ فَلاَ يَرُدَّهُ فَإِنَّهُ خَفِيفُ الْمَحْمَلِ طَيِّبُ الرَّائِحَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever is offered perfume, let him not refuse it for it is easy to carry, and smells good."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ encourages acceptance of perfume when offered, highlighting the importance of pleasant scents and personal grooming. It reflects the cultural significance of fragrance in Islamic tradition. The takeaway emphasizes the value of modesty and self-care.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to embrace personal grooming and self-care. It promotes the idea of presenting oneself well and appreciating the beauty of fragrance in daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it emphasizes the importance of pleasant scents and personal grooming in a modest manner.

Adornment Guidelines Modesty in Adornment