Sunan an-Nasa'i #5483

The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah
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 بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَيْوَةُ، عَنْ دَرَّاجٍ أَبِي السَّمْحِ، عَنْ أَبِي الْهَيْثَمِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالدَّيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ تَعْدِلُ الدَّيْنَ بِالْكُفْرِ قَالَ ‏"‏ نَعَمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet said: "A'udhu billahi minal-kufri wad-dain. (I seek refuge with Allah from Kufr and debt.)" A man said: "Are you equating debt with Kufr?" He said: "Yes."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ expresses a strong aversion to both disbelief (Kufr) and debt, equating the two in terms of their potential harm. This comparison serves to highlight the seriousness of debt in a believer's life and the need for caution in financial matters.

Modern Application

In modern financial practices, this hadith encourages individuals to avoid excessive debt and to be mindful of their financial obligations. It serves as a reminder to prioritize financial responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the importance of seeking protection from both disbelief and the burdens of debt.

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This hadith is #5483 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:.

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