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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 5116 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5116 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Jabir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Do not let your animals and children go out when the sun sets until the first and the darkest part of the night is over, for the Satan is let loose with the sinking of the sun until the darkest part o…"

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، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تُرْسِلُوا فَوَاشِيَكُمْ وَصِبْيَانَكُمْ إِذَا غَابَتِ الشَّمْسُ حَتَّى تَذْهَبَ فَحْمَةُ الْعِشَاءِ فَإِنَّ الشَّيَاطِينَ تَنْبَعِثُ إِذَا غَابَتِ الشَّمْسُ حَتَّى تَذْهَبَ فَحْمَةُ الْعِشَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Do not let your animals and children go out when the sun sets until the first and the darkest part of the night is over, for the Satan is let loose with the sinking of the sun until the darkest part of the night is over.

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

Context

In this narration, Jabir reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised against letting children and animals go out at sunset until the darkness of night has settled. The Prophet (ﷺ) warned that during this time, Satan is unleashed, posing potential spiritual dangers. This hadith highlights the importance of being cautious and protective during vulnerable times.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by ensuring safety and security during the evening hours. Parents might choose to keep children indoors during late hours, fostering a sense of protection and awareness of their surroundings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Trials and Shaytan because it addresses the potential dangers posed by Satan during specific times and emphasizes the need for vigilance in spiritual matters.

Spiritual Trials Shaytan