What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5574 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Qatadah said:, states: ""Anas used to tell us to cut off the extra bits.""

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 5574 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5574

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، قَالَ قَتَادَةُ كَانَ أَنَسٌ يَأْمُرُ بِالتَّذْنُوبِ فَيُقْرَضُ ‏.‏

"Anas used to tell us to cut off the extra bits."

Narrated by Qatadah said:

Context

This hadith highlights the practice of Anas, who instructed others to cut off the extra bits from certain items. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's endorsement of this practice reflects a broader principle of moderation and simplicity in daily life. The takeaway is the encouragement of maintaining neatness and avoiding excess in personal grooming.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle can be applied to personal grooming and maintenance, where individuals are encouraged to keep their appearance tidy and avoid unnecessary extravagance. This can foster a sense of discipline and self-care.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the importance of moderation and neatness in personal appearance.

Prophetic Conduct Islamic Dress Code