I will have an intercourse with seventy wives during the night; all of them will give birth to a male child who will fight in the cause of Allah. His companion or the ang I said to him: Say," If God wills." But he (Hadrat Sulaimin) did not say so, and he forgot it. And none of his wives gave birth to a child, but one who gave birth to a premature child. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Had he said Insha' Allah (if God so will). he would not have failed and his desire would have been materialised.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Prophet (ﷺ) as saying that Sulaiman b. Dawud, the Messenger of Allah, observed:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recounts a statement made by Sulaiman b. Dawud, where he expresses his intention to engage with seventy women in one night, hoping they would bear him sons who would fight for the cause of Allah. However, he neglected to say 'Insha' Allah' (if God wills), resulting in none of his wives giving birth except for one who had a premature child. The Prophet (ﷺ) highlights the importance of invoking God's will in our intentions.
Modern Application
This hadith teaches the significance of acknowledging God's will in our plans. In daily life, we often make ambitious goals or plans without considering the possibility of unforeseen circumstances. By saying 'Insha' Allah,' we remind ourselves of our reliance on God's decree, which can lead to a more humble and accepting attitude towards the outcomes of our efforts.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Intention and Reward because it emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging God's will in our intentions and the consequences of neglecting to do so.
O Prophet, say to your wives, "If you should desire the worldly life and its adornment, then come, I will provide for you and give you a gracious release.
Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves. And fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give good tidings to the believers.
This hadith is #4156 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Oaths. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Prophet (ﷺ) as saying that Sulaiman b. Dawud, the Messenger of Allah, observed:.
