What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 728 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Fasting), narrated by Aishah narrated:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah would fondle me while he was fasting, and he had the most control among you of his limb (li irbihi).""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 728 in the Book of The Book on Fasting.

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The Book on Fasting

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُبَاشِرُنِي وَهُوَ صَائِمٌ وَكَانَ أَمْلَكَكُمْ لإِرْبِهِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah would fondle me while he was fasting, and he had the most control among you of his limb (li irbihi)."

Narrated by Aishah narrated:

Context

This hadith illustrates the intimate relationship between the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his wife Aisha, particularly during fasting. It highlights the balance between personal relationships and religious obligations, showcasing the Prophet's ﷺ ability to maintain affection while adhering to his spiritual commitments.

Modern Application

In modern relationships, this principle can be applied by fostering affection and intimacy even during times of spiritual focus, such as Ramadan. It encourages couples to support each other in their spiritual journeys while nurturing their relationship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Spousal Rights because it demonstrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ affectionate behavior towards his wife while observing fasting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining spousal bonds.

Fasting Spousal Rights