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Sunan an-Nasai 4312 — Rabbit Meat Accepted by the Prophet

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Rabbit Meat in Islam: The Prophet Accepted the Gift

Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4312

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ زَيْدٍ - قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ أَنْفَجْنَا أَرْنَبًا بِمَرِّ الظَّهْرَانِ فَأَخَذْتُهَا فَجِئْتُ بِهَا إِلَى أَبِي طَلْحَةَ فَذَبَحَهَا فَبَعَثَنِي بِفَخِذَيْهَا وَوَرِكَيْهَا إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَبِلَهُ ‏.‏

Anas Narrated from:

We disturbed a rabbit in Marr Az-Zahran so I caught it, and brought it to Abu Talhah who slaughtered it, and sent me with its thighs and haunches to the Prophet and he accepted it.

Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4312In-book reference : Book 42, Hadith 50English translation : Vol. 5, Book 42, Hadith 4317

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4312

This Hadith describes a rabbit that was disturbed and caught at Marr Az-Zahran. Anas brought it to Abu Talhah, who slaughtered it. Anas was then sent with the rabbit's thighs and haunches to the Prophet, and he accepted the gift. The core topic is rabbit meat in Islam, and the text gives a straightforward report of catching, slaughtering, gifting, and acceptance. The narration does not add a long legal explanation, so the safest explanation stays close to these actions. The rabbit was not merely found dead; it was caught and then slaughtered. Part of its meat was sent to the Prophet, and he accepted it. This provides a clear textual basis for discussing rabbit meat without adding claims that are not stated in the passage.

What we learn from this hadith

  • The rabbit was caught and then slaughtered.
  • Abu Talhah sent part of the rabbit to the Prophet.
  • The Prophet accepted the thighs and haunches.
  • The narration records rabbit meat being prepared and given as a gift.

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