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Sahih Muslim #5661

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ بْنِ قَعْنَبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ، سَعْدٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنْ كَانَ فَفِي الْمَرْأَةِ وَالْفَرَسِ وَالْمَسْكَنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الشُّؤْمَ ‏.‏
If bad luck were to be in anything, it is found in the woman, the horse and the abode.
Narrated by Sahl b. Sa'd reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions three things associated with bad luck: women, horses, and homes. This statement reflects cultural perceptions of the time regarding these elements, suggesting that they could bring misfortune. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and cultural nuances behind such sayings.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can remind us to approach relationships and commitments with care and responsibility. It encourages individuals to foster positive environments in their homes and to treat relationships with respect and understanding, rather than attributing misfortune to external factors.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding cultural perceptions of misfortune.

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This hadith is #5661 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sahl b. Sa'd reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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