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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 3475 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3475 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling), narrated by 'Amra reported that she heard 'A'isha (Allah he pleased with her) discussing fosterage which (makes marriage) unlawful; and she ('A'isha) said:, states: "There was revealed in the Holy Qur'an ten clear sucklings, and then five clear (sucklings)."

The Book of Suckling

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ الْقَعْنَبِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ سَعِيدٍ - عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتْ عَائِشَةَ، تَقُولُ - وَهْىَ تَذْكُرُ الَّذِي يُحَرِّمُ مِنَ الرَّضَاعَةِ - قَالَتْ عَمْرَةُ فَقَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ نَزَلَ فِي الْقُرْآنِ عَشْرُ رَضَعَاتٍ مَعْلُومَاتٍ ثُمَّ نَزَلَ أَيْضًا خَمْسٌ مَعْلُومَاتٌ ‏.‏

There was revealed in the Holy Qur'an ten clear sucklings, and then five clear (sucklings).

Narrated by 'Amra reported that she heard 'A'isha (Allah he pleased with her) discussing fosterage which (makes marriage) unlawful; and she ('A'isha) said:

Context

In this narration, 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) discusses the concept of fosterage and its implications on marriage. She mentions the revelation regarding the number of sucklings that establish a foster relationship, which is significant in Islamic law. This highlights the importance of understanding familial relationships and their legal ramifications.

Modern Application

Today, the concept of fosterage remains relevant, particularly in discussions about family dynamics and inheritance. Understanding the implications of foster relationships can help families navigate legal and social issues more effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage because it discusses the rules surrounding fosterage, which can affect marital relationships and family structures.

Marriage