Sahih Muslim #3425

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، بْنُ حَبِيبٍ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ وَبَهْزٌ قَالُوا جَمِيعًا حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي حَدِيثِهِمْ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ فِي الْعَزْلِ ‏ "‏ لاَ عَلَيْكُمْ أَنْ لاَ تَفْعَلُوا ذَاكُمْ فَإِنَّمَا هُوَ الْقَدَرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي رِوَايَةِ بَهْزٍ قَالَ شُعْبَةُ قُلْتُ لَهُ سَمِعْتَهُ مِنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ قَالَ نَعَمْ ‏.‏
This hadith is reported on the authority of Abu Sa'id with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation (of words).

Context

This hadith discusses the concept of 'azl, or withdrawal during intercourse, as mentioned by a man to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The Prophet responded by indicating that if this practice were harmful, it would have affected the Persians and Romans, suggesting that the outcome of such actions is ultimately determined by divine will. This highlights the importance of understanding the nature of human actions in relation to fate.

Modern Application

In modern relationships, this hadith can encourage couples to communicate openly about family planning and the implications of their choices. It serves as a reminder that while individuals may have preferences, the ultimate outcomes are beyond their control, promoting a sense of trust in divine wisdom.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spousal Rights because it addresses the rights of spouses in intimate relationships and the considerations involved in family planning.

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This hadith is #3425 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Marriage. It is graded Sahih.

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