What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5380 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that:, states: "The Prophet smiled."

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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 5380 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5380

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَعْمَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ أَبِي الْوَزِيرِ أَبُو مُطَرِّفٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم اضْطَجَعَ عَلَى نِطْعٍ فَعَرِقَ فَقَامَتْ أُمُّ سُلَيْمٍ إِلَى عَرَقِهِ فَنَشَّفَتْهُ فَجَعَلَتْهُ فِي قَارُورَةٍ فَرَآهَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا هَذَا الَّذِي تَصْنَعِينَ يَا أُمَّ سُلَيْمٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ أَجْعَلُ عَرَقَكَ فِي طِيبِي فَضَحِكَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

The Prophet smiled.

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that:

Context

In this light-hearted moment, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ smiles at Um Sulaym, who collects his sweat to use in her perfume. This interaction highlights the affection and respect the companions had for the Prophet ﷺ, as well as the cultural practices surrounding personal items. The takeaway is the importance of cherishing and valuing the beloved in our lives.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, we can reflect this sentiment by appreciating the small, meaningful gestures in our relationships. Whether it's keeping a cherished item from a loved one or sharing fond memories, these actions strengthen our bonds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the Prophet's ﷺ warm interactions with his companions.

Prophetic Conduct