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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5294 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5294 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Thabit narrated that :, states: "They asked Anas about the ring of the Messenger of Allah and he said: "It is as if I can see the shining of his silver ring, and he raised his left little finger.""

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزُ بْنُ أَسَدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ، أَنَّهُمْ سَأَلُوا أَنَسًا عَنْ خَاتَمِ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ خَاتَمِهِ مِنْ فِضَّةٍ ‏.‏ وَرَفَعَ إِصْبَعَهُ الْيُسْرَى الْخِنْصَرَ ‏.‏

They asked Anas about the ring of the Messenger of Allah and he said: "It is as if I can see the shining of his silver ring, and he raised his left little finger."

Narrated by Thabit narrated that :

Context

This hadith discusses the description of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ silver ring, as narrated by Anas. He vividly recalls the shine of the ring and gestures to illustrate its appearance. This account emphasizes the significance of the Prophet's ﷺ adornments and how they were perceived by his companions, reflecting their admiration and respect.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can inspire individuals to appreciate the significance of personal adornments while maintaining a balance between beauty and humility. It encourages thoughtful consideration of how one presents themselves.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it provides insight into the Prophet's ﷺ personal adornments and their significance within the community.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines