What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5372 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet , said:, states: ""The people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be those who try to match the creation of Allah.""

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 5372 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5372

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ إِنَّ أَشَدَّ النَّاسِ عَذَابًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ الَّذِينَ يُضَاهُونَ اللَّهَ فِي خَلْقِهِ ‏.‏

"The people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be those who try to match the creation of Allah."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet , said:

Context

In this narration, 'Aishah reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned against those who attempt to imitate Allah's creation. This hadith serves as a reminder of the seriousness of trying to replicate divine creation and the consequences that may follow on the Day of Judgment.

Modern Application

This principle resonates today as it encourages individuals to appreciate the uniqueness of Allah's creation and to avoid actions that may be seen as overstepping human boundaries. It promotes humility and respect for the natural order.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Punishment because it addresses the severe consequences for those who attempt to replicate Allah's creation, highlighting the importance of respecting divine authority.

Day of Judgment Divine Punishment