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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Anas that:, states: "The Prophet ."

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5291

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 عِمْرَانُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم اصْطَنَعَ خَاتَمًا فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّا قَدِ اتَّخَذْنَا خَاتَمًا وَنَقَشْنَا عَلَيْهِ نَقْشًا فَلاَ يَنْقُشْ عَلَيْهِ أَحَدٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَإِنِّي لأَرَى بَرِيقَهُ فِي خِنْصَرِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

The Prophet .

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas that:

Context

In this hadith, Anas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had a ring made with a specific engraving and instructed that no one else should engrave a similar one. This illustrates the significance of personal items and the Prophet's ﷺ unique identity, as well as the importance of following his example.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith can inspire individuals to create personal items that reflect their identity and values. It emphasizes the importance of uniqueness and the significance of personal belongings in expressing oneself.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet's ﷺ specific actions and instructions regarding personal items.

Prophetic Conduct

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O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner.

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ ٱتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ وَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ وَٱلْمُنَٰفِقِينَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًۭا

O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

سُورَةُ الأَنفَالِ

Al-Anfaal (The Spoils of War)

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يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ حَسْبُكَ ٱللَّهُ وَمَنِ ٱتَّبَعَكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

O Prophet, sufficient for you is Allah and for whoever follows you of the believers.

سُورَةُ البَيِّنَةِ

Al-Bayyina (The Evidence)

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رَسُولٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ يَتْلُوا۟ صُحُفًۭا مُّطَهَّرَةًۭ

A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures

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This hadith is #5291 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Anas that:.

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