48/51. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5209 — Arabic Engraving on Rings and Distance from Mushrikin
The Words of the Prophet [SAW]: "Do Not Engrave Arabic (Words) on Your Rings"
Hadith About Arabic Engraving on Rings
Sunan an-Nasai : 5209
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5209
أَخْبَرَنَا مُجَاهِدُ بْنُ مُوسَى الْخُوَارَزْمِيُّ، بِبَغْدَادَ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا الْعَوَّامُ بْنُ حَوْشَبٍ، عَنْ أَزْهَرَ بْنِ رَاشِدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تَسْتَضِيئُوا بِنَارِ الْمُشْرِكِينَ وَلاَ تَنْقُشُوا عَلَى خَوَاتِيمِكُمْ عَرَبِيًّا " .
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Do not be so close to the Mushrikin that you can benefit from the light of their fires, and do not engrave Arabic (words) on your rings.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5209In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 170English translation : Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5212
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5209
This Hadith contains two commands in the wording reported from Anas bin Malik. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said not to be so close to the Mushrikin that one can benefit from the light of their fires, and not to engrave Arabic words on rings. The core topic for search is Arabic engraving on rings Hadith, with related terms like ring inscription in Islam and do not engrave Arabic on rings. The narration itself does not explain the reason for both commands, so the explanation should not add reasons as if they are stated. It is enough to say that the text gives a warning about closeness in that setting and a direction about Arabic engraving on rings.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith warns against being close enough to benefit from the fires of the Mushrikin.
- It also forbids engraving Arabic words on rings in this narration.
- The text should be read as two stated commands without adding reasons not given in the report.
