What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 6 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'I have indeed urged you with regard to the Siwak.'""

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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 6 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #6

The Book of Purification

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، وَعِمْرَانُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعَيْبُ بْنُ الْحَبْحَابِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ قَدْ أَكْثَرْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ فِي السِّوَاكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'I have indeed urged you with regard to the Siwak.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of Siwak, stating that he had urged people regarding its use. This highlights the significance of maintaining oral hygiene and its spiritual implications in Islam.

Modern Application

In modern times, using Siwak is a common practice among Muslims as a natural means of oral hygiene. It serves as a reminder of the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings and the importance of cleanliness in daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) and Prophetic Etiquette because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on maintaining cleanliness and following his practices.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)Prophetic Etiquette

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Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been commanded to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion.

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And I have been commanded to be the first [among you] of the Muslims."

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وَقَاسَمَهُمَآ إِنِّى لَكُمَا لَمِنَ ٱلنَّٰصِحِينَ

And he swore [by Allah] to them, "Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors."

سُورَةُ الدُّخَانِ

Ad-Dukhaan (The Smoke)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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[Saying], "Render to me the servants of Allah. Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger,"

سُورَةُ هُودٍ

Hud (Hud)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّا ٱللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّنِى لَكُم مِّنْهُ نَذِيرٌۭ وَبَشِيرٌۭ

[Through a messenger, saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings,"

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This hadith is #6 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Purification. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:.

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