What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5296 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade me to wear (a ring) on this finger," and it was on the middle finger and the one next to it."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 5296 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5296

The Book of Adornment

Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ كُلَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ أَلْبَسَ فِي إِصْبَعِي هَذِهِ وَفِي الْوُسْطَى وَالَّتِي تَلِيهَا ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade me to wear (a ring) on this finger," and it was on the middle finger and the one next to it.

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Ali narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited him from wearing a ring on his middle finger and the one next to it. This directive highlights the importance of following the Prophet's ﷺ guidance in matters of personal adornment and etiquette. The takeaway emphasizes the significance of adhering to specific practices as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims consider the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ regarding dress and adornment as a way to express their faith. This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their choices in clothing and accessories, ensuring they align with Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it provides specific instructions on how to wear rings, reflecting the importance of following the Prophet's ﷺ guidance in personal adornment.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code