Sahih Muslim #2410
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with both of them) recounts an incident where the Prophet ﷺ observed a man fasting during a journey. The Prophet ﷺ remarked that fasting while traveling is not an act of righteousness. This highlights the understanding of hardship and the allowances made for individuals in challenging situations.
Modern Application
This principle is relevant today as it reminds us to consider our circumstances before committing to certain practices. For example, when traveling for work or leisure, one might choose to prioritize health and well-being over strict adherence to fasting.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Fasting because it addresses the challenges of fasting during travel, emphasizing the allowances made for individuals in difficult situations.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #2410 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad b. Sa'd reported on the authority of his father (Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas (Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said:.