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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 729 in the Book of The Book of the Masjids.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 729 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Masjids), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Al-'Ala' bin Ash-Shikhir that his father said:, states: ""I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) spit and then rub it with his left foot.""

The Book of the Masjids

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ الشِّخِّيرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم تَنَخَّعَ فَدَلَكَهُ بِرِجْلِهِ الْيُسْرَى ‏.‏

"I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) spit and then rub it with his left foot."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Al-'Ala' bin Ash-Shikhir that his father said:

Context

This hadith describes an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was observed spitting and then rubbing it with his left foot. This action reflects the Prophet's natural behavior and etiquette, showcasing the importance of cleanliness and modesty in daily life. It serves as a reminder of the Prophet's humility and the significance of maintaining proper conduct.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can inspire individuals to be mindful of their actions and maintain cleanliness in their surroundings. It encourages a sense of humility and respect for personal hygiene, which is essential in social interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) natural behavior and the importance of maintaining cleanliness.

Prophetic Etiquette