Sahih Muslim #1716

The Book of Prayer - Travellers
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْقَارِيُّ - عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَجْعَلُوا بُيُوتَكُمْ مَقَابِرَ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَنْفِرُ مِنَ الْبَيْتِ الَّذِي تُقْرَأُ فِيهِ سُورَةُ الْبَقَرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not make your houses as graveyards. Satan runs away from the house in which Surah Baqara is recited.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against making homes like graveyards, emphasizing the importance of reciting Surah Al-Baqarah. This guidance highlights the spiritual atmosphere that should be cultivated in a home, encouraging the recitation of the Quran to ward off negative influences. The hadith serves as a reminder of the significance of Quranic recitation in daily life.

Modern Application

Incorporating Quranic recitation into daily routines can create a positive environment in our homes. This hadith encourages families to engage with the Quran, fostering spiritual growth and protection from negativity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the significance of reciting the Quran in the home to create a spiritually uplifting environment.

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This hadith is #1716 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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