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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 3499 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3499

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3499 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling), narrated by Ibn Abu Bakr b. Abd al-Rahman reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) married Umm Salama and she stayed with him (during the night), and it was dawn, he (the Holy Prophet) said to her:, states: "There is no lack of estimation for you on the part of your husband. So if you desire I can spend a week with you, and if you like I may spend three (nights). and then I will visit you in turn. She sai…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ، الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ‏{‏ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، ‏}‏ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حِينَ تَزَوَّجَ أَمَّ سَلَمَةَ وَأَصْبَحَتْ عِنْدَهُ قَالَ لَهَا ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ بِكِ عَلَى أَهْلِكِ هَوَانٌ إِنْ شِئْتِ سَبَّعْتُ عِنْدَكِ وَإِنْ شِئْتِ ثَلَّثْتُ ثُمَّ دُرْتُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ ثَلِّثْ ‏.‏

There is no lack of estimation for you on the part of your husband. So if you desire I can spend a week with you, and if you like I may spend three (nights). and then I will visit you in turn. She said: Spend three (nights).

Narrated by Ibn Abu Bakr b. Abd al-Rahman reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) married Umm Salama and she stayed with him (during the night), and it was dawn, he (the Holy Prophet) said to her:

Context

This hadith illustrates the respectful and considerate approach of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ towards his wife, Umm Salama, regarding their time together. He offers her the choice of how many nights he would spend with her before visiting others, showing the importance of mutual respect and consideration in marital relationships. The takeaway is the significance of communication and understanding in marriage.

Modern Application

In modern marriages, this principle can be reflected in how couples negotiate their time together and with family or friends. Open communication about needs and preferences can strengthen the bond and ensure both partners feel valued.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Spousal Rights because it highlights the importance of mutual respect and consideration in marital relationships.

Marriage Spousal Rights