Sunan an-Nasa'i #5373

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حُصَيْنُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ صُبَيْحٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنَّ مِنْ أَشَدِّ النَّاسِ عَذَابًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ الْمُصَوِّرُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ أَحْمَدُ ‏"‏ الْمُصَوِّرِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Among the people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be the image-makers.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that among the most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be the image-makers. This hadith underscores the gravity of creating images, reflecting the broader Islamic perspective on representation and the sanctity of creation. It serves as a cautionary note for believers regarding their artistic endeavors.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith can inspire individuals to consider the implications of their creative expressions. It may lead to a more thoughtful approach to art, urging creators to align their work with ethical and spiritual values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Image-Making and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the severe consequences faced by those who engage in image-making.

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This hadith is #5373 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah said:.

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