Sunan an-Nasai 3687 — Fairness to Children

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3687

This Hadith gives one of the clearest statements about fairness to children. An-Nu'man bin Bashir reported in a sermon that the Messenger of Allah said, “Treat your children fairly,” and repeated the command. The repeated wording gives the message added emphasis without needing a long explanation. Parents are told to make fairness part of how they deal with their sons and daughters. The text does not describe a specific gift amount, a family dispute, or an exception. Its direct teaching is fairness between children. For readers searching for a hadith about treating children equally, this narration provides a short and memorable answer. It also invites parents to review everyday choices and ask whether their treatment shows fairness across their children.