What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5335 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: "While a man was dragging his Izar out of pride, the earth swallowed him up, and he will continue sinking into it until the Day of Resurrection.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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 5335 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5335

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 وَهْبُ بْنُ بَيَانٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّ سَالِمًا، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ بَيْنَا رَجُلٌ يَجُرُّ إِزَارَهُ مِنَ الْخُيَلاَءِ خَسَفَ بِهِ فَهُوَ يَتَجَلْجَلُ فِي الأَرْضِ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: "While a man was dragging his Izar out of pride, the earth swallowed him up, and he will continue sinking into it until the Day of Resurrection."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that:

Context

The Prophet ﷺ warned against pride and arrogance through the story of a man whose pride led to his downfall. As he dragged his garment in arrogance, the earth swallowed him, serving as a powerful reminder of the consequences of such behavior. This hadith highlights the importance of humility and modesty in one's actions.

Modern Application

In today's society, the message of this hadith resonates as people are encouraged to practice humility in their personal and professional lives. By fostering an attitude of respect and modesty, individuals can build stronger relationships and communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Pride and Modesty in Adornment because it illustrates the dangers of arrogance and the importance of humility in one's appearance and behavior.

Pride Modesty in Adornment