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 5385 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5385 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment), narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'isha through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording (and the variation is that the narrator is reported to have said):, states: "He (the Holy Prophet) inclined towards that curtain and tore it with his hand."

The Book of Clothes and Adornment

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، حَدَّثَتْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ثُمَّ أَهْوَى إِلَى الْقِرَامِ فَهَتَكَهُ بِيَدِهِ ‏.‏

He (the Holy Prophet) inclined towards that curtain and tore it with his hand.

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'isha through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording (and the variation is that the narrator is reported to have said):

Context

This hadith narrates an incident involving A'isha, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) tears a curtain, indicating a rejection of certain forms of decoration that may distract from worship. The act symbolizes the Prophet's (ﷺ) focus on simplicity and the avoidance of distractions in spiritual life, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining a pure and undistracted environment.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to create spaces that promote mindfulness and spirituality, free from excessive distractions. It suggests that simplicity can enhance one's focus on faith and worship, fostering a deeper connection with the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette and Image-Making because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to maintaining a simple lifestyle and avoiding distractions that could detract from spiritual focus.

Prophetic Etiquette Image-Making