Sahih Muslim #4835
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Jabir reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised against entering people's homes unexpectedly, akin to a night visitor. This guidance emphasizes the importance of respecting others' privacy and maintaining trust in relationships. The takeaway is that one should be mindful of how their actions may affect others' feelings and comfort.
Modern Application
In today's context, this principle can be applied by always informing friends or family before visiting their homes. Respecting personal space and privacy fosters trust and strengthens relationships, making it essential to communicate intentions clearly.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of accurately conveying the Prophet's ﷺ teachings through reliable narrations.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4835 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih and narrated by A version of the tradition narrated on the authority of Jabir (but through a different chain of transmitters) mentions the undesirability of coining to one's house like a night visitor, but does not contain the words:.