51/36. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5644 — Prophetic Authority
Mentioning the Evidence that the Prohibition of the Vessels Mentioned Above was General
Hadith About Prophetic Authority: No Choice After Allah and His Messenger Decree
Sunan an-Nasai : 5644
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5644
أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَمٍّ، لَهَا يُقَالُ لَهُ أَنَسٌ قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ أَلَمْ يَقُلِ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ { مَا آتَاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانْتَهُوا } قُلْتُ بَلَى . قَالَ أَلَمْ يَقُلِ اللَّهُ { وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلاَ مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَنْ يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ } قُلْتُ بَلَى . قَالَ فَإِنِّي أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ النَّقِيرِ وَالْمُقَيَّرِ وَالدُّبَّاءِ وَالْحَنْتَمِ .
Asma bint Yazid Narrated from:
It was narrated from Asma' bint Yazid that: A paternal uncle of hers whose name was Anas said: "Ibn 'Abbas said: Does not Allah say: "And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad) gives you, take it; and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it).'? He said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Does not Allah say: 'It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'I bear witness that the Prophet of Allah [SAW] forbade An-Naqir, Al-Muqayyar, Ad-Dubba', and Al-Hantam.'"
[1] Al-Hashr 59:7.[2] Al-Ahzâb 33:36.Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5644In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 106English translation : Vol. 6, Book 51, Hadith 5647
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5644
This hadith about prophetic authority shows Ibn Abbas reminding someone of two Quranic principles before stating the vessel ruling. He asked whether Allah said to take what the Messenger gives and leave what he forbids. He also asked whether a believing man or woman has any choice when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter. After that, he testified that the Prophet SAW forbade An-Naqir, Al-Muqayyar, Ad-Dubba, and Al-Hantam. The hadith is direct and serious. It teaches respect for the Prophet's prohibition and submission to revealed guidance. It is a strong result for searches like obeying the Prophet hadith, no choice for believer hadith, and forbidden Nabidh vessels.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ibn Abbas linked the vessel ruling to obedience to Allah and His Messenger.
- The Prophet SAW forbade four named containers in this report.
- A believer should not treat the Messenger's prohibition as optional.
