The Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi
Allah has prescribed excellence (ihsan) in all things — Hadith #17
Traditional grade: Sahih How we grade
Verily Allah has prescribed ihsan (proficiency, perfection) in all things. So if you kill then kill well; and if you slaughter, then slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the animal he slaughters.
Narrator:
Abu Ya'la Shaddad ibn Aws
Chain of Narration (Isnad)
Hadith Grading
Each grade below reflects one scholar's assessment of the chain of transmission. The grade describes the chain, not the Prophet's words. How we grade
Traditional grade: Sahih