Sahih Muslim #3527

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 هَارُونُ بْنُ مَعْرُوفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، أَنَّ أَبَا يُونُسَ، مَوْلَى أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ حَوَّاءُ لَمْ تَخُنْ أُنْثَى زَوْجَهَا الدَّهْرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Had it not been for Eve, woman would have never acted unfaithfully towards her husband.
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the nature of human behavior, particularly in the context of marital fidelity. He mentions that had it not been for Eve, women would not have acted unfaithfully towards their husbands. This statement highlights the complexities of human relationships and the challenges that can arise within them.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith can remind us of the importance of trust and fidelity in relationships. It encourages individuals to reflect on their commitments and the impact of external influences on their behavior, fostering a culture of honesty and loyalty in partnerships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Human Behavior and Prophetic Warning because it addresses the challenges of fidelity in relationships and serves as a cautionary reminder about the potential for unfaithfulness.

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This hadith is #3527 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Suckling. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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