Is this hadith authentic?

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 5111 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5111 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Jabir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Shut the doors; the rest of the hadith is the same but with a slight variation of wording: Cover the utensils, and further said: It (the mouse) may set fire to the clothes of the residents of the hous…"

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَغْلِقُوا الْبَابَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ اللَّيْثِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَخَمِّرُوا الآنِيَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ‏"‏ تُضْرِمُ عَلَى أَهْلِ الْبَيْتِ ثِيَابَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Shut the doors; the rest of the hadith is the same but with a slight variation of wording: Cover the utensils, and further said: It (the mouse) may set fire to the clothes of the residents of the house.

Narrated by Jabir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith conveys a practical instruction from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding household safety. He advises closing doors and covering utensils to prevent potential harm, such as a mouse causing a fire. This reflects the Prophet's concern for the well-being of families and the importance of taking precautions in daily life.

Modern Application

In modern households, this principle translates to being proactive about safety measures. Simple actions like securing food and ensuring that hazards are minimized can protect families from unforeseen dangers, promoting a safe living environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Warning and Vessels and Utensils because it provides guidance on preventing harm and emphasizes the importance of protecting household items.

Divine Warning Vessels and Utensils