What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5339 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire.'""

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 5339 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5339

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْحَارِثِ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو يَعْقُوبَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا تَحْتَ الْكَعْبَيْنِ مِنَ الإِزَارِ فَفِي النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire.'"

Narrated by Abu Hurairah said:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that any part of the garment that extends below the ankles is in the Fire. This hadith underscores the significance of modesty in dress and the need to adhere to guidelines regarding clothing length. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual implications of one's attire in Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their clothing choices, promoting a sense of modesty and respect in personal presentation. It inspires people to reflect on how their attire aligns with their values and beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining modesty in clothing as prescribed by the Prophet.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment