What is Sahih al-Bukhari 508 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prayers (Salat)), narrated by Narrated Maimuna bint Al-Harith:, states: "My bed was beside the praying place (Musalla) of the Prophet (ﷺ) and sometimes his garment fell on me while I used to lie in my bed."

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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 508 in the Book of Prayers (Salat).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #508

Prayers (Salat)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنِ الشَّيْبَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَدَّادِ بْنِ الْهَادِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَتْنِي خَالَتِي، مَيْمُونَةُ بِنْتُ الْحَارِثِ قَالَتْ كَانَ فِرَاشِي حِيَالَ مُصَلَّى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرُبَّمَا وَقَعَ ثَوْبُهُ عَلَىَّ وَأَنَا عَلَى فِرَاشِي‏.‏

My bed was beside the praying place (Musalla) of the Prophet (ﷺ) and sometimes his garment fell on me while I used to lie in my bed.

Narrated by Narrated Maimuna bint Al-Harith:

Context

This hadith recounts a personal experience of Maimuna, who lived close to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It illustrates the intimate and respectful environment surrounding the Prophet's daily life, where even the proximity of his garments could impact those around him. This reflects the deep connection and respect that his companions had for him and the sanctity of his actions.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of maintaining a respectful and sacred atmosphere during prayer and worship. It encourages us to be mindful of our surroundings and the impact our actions can have on others in communal worship settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the personal and respectful interactions that characterized the Prophet's life and the influence he had on those around him.

Prophetic Conduct