Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3286 in the Book of The Book of Marriage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3286 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Marriage), narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) saw a woman; and the rest of the hadith was narrated but (with this exception) that he said he came to his wife Zainab, who was tanning a (piece of) leather, and he made no mention of:, states: "" She retires in the shape of satan.""

The Book of Marriage

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَرْبُ بْنُ أَبِي، الْعَالِيَةِ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَأَى امْرَأَةً ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فَأَتَى امْرَأَتَهُ زَيْنَبَ وَهْىَ تَمْعَسُ مَنِيئَةً ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ تُدْبِرُ فِي صُورَةِ شَيْطَانٍ ‏.‏

" She retires in the shape of satan."

Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) saw a woman; and the rest of the hadith was narrated but (with this exception) that he said he came to his wife Zainab, who was tanning a (piece of) leather, and he made no mention of:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ observed a woman and made a remark about her appearance, indicating a need for modesty. This statement reflects the broader Islamic principle of maintaining modesty in conduct and dress, which is an essential aspect of personal and social behavior.

Modern Application

Today, the principle of modesty continues to be relevant, influencing how individuals dress and present themselves in various settings. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining dignity and respect in personal presentation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Marriage because it addresses aspects of modesty and behavior within familial and marital contexts.

Family Marriage