What is Sahih Muslim 5498 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette), narrated by Jarir b. 'Abdullah reported:, states: "I asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) about the sudden glance (that is cast) on the face (of a non-Mahram). He commanded me that I should turn away my eyes."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5498 in the Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette.

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Sahih Muslim #5498

The Book of Manners and Etiquette

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ يُونُسَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ نَظَرِ الْفُجَاءَةِ فَأَمَرَنِي أَنْ أَصْرِفَ بَصَرِي ‏.‏

I asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) about the sudden glance (that is cast) on the face (of a non-Mahram). He commanded me that I should turn away my eyes.

Narrated by Jarir b. 'Abdullah reported:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment when a companion asked the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the issue of sudden glances at non-Mahram individuals. The Prophet's instruction to avert one's gaze highlights the significance of maintaining modesty and respect in interactions. This guidance serves as a reminder of the importance of self-control and awareness in our actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, the principle of turning away one's gaze can be applied to various situations, such as avoiding inappropriate content online or being respectful in public spaces. It encourages individuals to practice self-discipline and maintain their values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it provides guidance on maintaining modesty and respect in interactions.

Prophetic Etiquette