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Sunan an-Nasai 4702 — Neighbor Rights in Property
Pre-Emption And Its Rulings
Hadith About Neighbor Rights in Nearby Property
Sunan an-Nasai : 4702
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4702
أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الشَّرِيدِ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " الْجَارُ أَحَقُّ بِسَقَبِهِ " .
Abu Rafi' Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said" "The neighbor has more right to property that is near."'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4702In-book reference : Book 44, Hadith 254English translation : Vol. 5, Book 44, Hadith 4706
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4702
This hadith about neighbor rights in Islam is short, but its message is clear. Abu Rafi narrated that the Messenger of Allah said that the neighbor has more right to property that is near. The focus here is on nearness and the special place of a neighbor when property close to him is involved. The hadith does not give many details in this wording, so the explanation should stay close to the text. It teaches that property matters are not only about money; they also touch people who live near the property. For those searching for a neighbor rights hadith, this narration shows how Islam pays attention to the neighbor’s connection to nearby property.
What we learn from this hadith
- A nearby neighbor has a recognized claim in nearby property matters.
- Property dealings can affect those who live close to the property.
- Neighborly rights should be respected in relevant transactions.
