Sahih Muslim #5405

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - يَعْنُونَ ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْجَرَسُ مَزَامِيرُ الشَّيْطَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The bell is the musical instrument of the Satan.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) referred to the bell as the 'musical instrument of Satan.' This statement reflects the Prophet's concern about distractions that can lead individuals away from worship and spiritual focus, emphasizing the need for spiritual awareness.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, distractions abound, from music to technology. This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to be mindful of what they consume and engage with, ensuring it aligns with their spiritual goals and values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Awareness because it highlights the need for vigilance against distractions that can detract from one's spiritual focus.

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This hadith is #5405 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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