the daughter of Abu Talib: I went to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) on the day of the conquest of Mecca and found
him taking a bath, and his daughter Fatima was screening him. I greeted him and he asked, "Who is
that?" I said, "I, Um Hani bint Abi Talib." He said, "Welcome, O Um Hani." When he had finished his
bath, he stood up and offered eight rak`at while dressed in one garment. I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!
My brother `Ali has declared that he will kill a man to whom I have granted asylum. The man is so
and-so bin Hubaira." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O Um Hani! We will grant asylum to the one whom you
have granted asylum." (Um Hani said, "That (visit) took place in the Duha (i.e. forenoon)).
Narrated by Narrated Um Hani:
Context
This hadith recounts an incident during the conquest of Mecca when Um Hani visits the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while he is bathing, and he welcomes her warmly. After her visit, she expresses concern about her brother Ali's intention to harm a man under her protection. The Prophet (ﷺ) reassures her that they will honor her asylum, emphasizing the significance of protection and hospitality in Islam.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this principle of granting asylum and protecting those in need can manifest in how communities support refugees or those facing persecution. It highlights the importance of compassion and hospitality in our interactions with others, regardless of their background.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hospitality and Respectful Greetings because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) warm welcome to Um Hani and his commitment to protecting those under her care.
Then one of the two women came to him walking with shyness. She said, "Indeed, my father invites you that he may reward you for having watered for us." So when he came to him and related to him the story, he said, "Fear not. You have escaped from the wrongdoing people."
Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].
O you who have believed, let those whom your right hands possess and those who have not [yet] reached puberty among you ask permission of you [before entering] at three times: before the dawn prayer and when you put aside your clothing [for rest] at noon and after the night prayer. [These are] three times of privacy for you. There is no blame upon you nor upon them beyond these [periods], for they continually circulate among you - some of you, among others. Thus does Allah make clear to you the verses; and Allah is Knowing and Wise.
And she, in whose house he was, sought to seduce him. She closed the doors and said, "Come, you." He said, "[I seek] the refuge of Allah. Indeed, he is my master, who has made good my residence. Indeed, wrongdoers will not succeed."
Allah has already forgiven the Prophet and the Muhajireen and the Ansar who followed him in the hour of difficulty after the hearts of a party of them had almost inclined [to doubt], and then He forgave them. Indeed, He was to them Kind and Merciful.