What is Sahih Muslim 3436 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Marriage), narrated by Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported:, states: "We used to practise 'azl while the Qur'an was revealed (during the days when the Prophet was alive)."

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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 3436 in the Book of The Book of Marriage.

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Sahih Muslim #3436

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ، أَبُو بَكْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَعْزِلُ وَالْقُرْآنُ يَنْزِلُ ‏.‏ زَادَ إِسْحَاقُ قَالَ سُفْيَانُ لَوْ كَانَ شَيْئًا يُنْهَى عَنْهُ لَنَهَانَا عَنْهُ الْقُرْآنُ.

We used to practise 'azl while the Qur'an was revealed (during the days when the Prophet was alive).

Narrated by Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Context

This hadith illustrates the practice of 'azl, or coitus interruptus, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It indicates that this practice was common among the companions and was not prohibited by the Quran, suggesting a level of acceptance of family planning methods during that era.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, discussions around family planning and reproductive choices are crucial. Couples today may explore various methods to manage family size, reflecting on their values and circumstances, much like the companions did in their time.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Spousal Rights because it addresses intimate relationships and the mutual decisions made within a marriage.

Family Spousal Rights

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And when you recite the Qur'an, We put between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter a concealed partition.

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Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.

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Or add to it, and recite the Qur'an with measured recitation.

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So when We have recited it [through Gabriel], then follow its recitation.

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This hadith is #3436 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Marriage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported:.

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