Sahih Muslim #3369
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Anas b. Malik reports that 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf married a woman for a minimal dowry, and the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised him to hold a wedding feast, even if modest. This highlights the significance of celebrating marriage and the importance of community.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this encourages couples to celebrate their unions, regardless of financial constraints. It promotes the idea that the essence of marriage lies in the commitment rather than the extravagance of the celebration.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Spousal Rights because it emphasizes the importance of marriage celebrations and the rights of spouses.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3369 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Marriage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik (Allah be pleased with him) reported that 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf (Allah be pleased with him) married a woman for a date-stone's weight of gold and Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said to him:.