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

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Sahih Muslim #567

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 567 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by A'isha, the wife of the Apostle (ﷺ) said:, states: "Babies were brought to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he blessed them, and after having chewed (something, e. g. dates or any other sweet thing) he rubbed there with their soft palates. A baby was bro…"

The Book of Purification

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُؤْتَى بِالصِّبْيَانِ فَيُبَرِّكُ عَلَيْهِمْ وَيُحَنِّكُهُمْ فَأُتِيَ بِصَبِيٍّ فَبَالَ عَلَيْهِ فَدَعَا بِمَاءٍ فَأَتْبَعَهُ بَوْلَهُ وَلَمْ يَغْسِلْهُ ‏.‏

Babies were brought to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he blessed them, and after having chewed (something, e. g. dates or any other sweet thing) he rubbed there with their soft palates. A baby was brought to him and he passed water over him (over his garment), so he asked water to be brought and sprinkled it, but he did not wash it.

Narrated by A'isha, the wife of the Apostle (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, A'isha narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would bless children brought to him and how he handled a situation where a baby urinated on him. This reflects the Prophet's kindness and practical approach to cleanliness, emphasizing that minor impurities can be dealt with easily without overreacting.

Modern Application

This hadith can be applied today in parenting and caregiving, where patience and practicality are essential. It encourages caregivers to handle minor accidents with grace and understanding, fostering a positive environment for children.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it addresses the handling of minor impurities and the importance of maintaining cleanliness in daily life.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)

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O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful.

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Yusuf (Joseph)

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وَجَآءَتْ سَيَّارَةٌۭ فَأَرْسَلُوا۟ وَارِدَهُمْ فَأَدْلَىٰ دَلْوَهُۥ ۖ قَالَ يَٰبُشْرَىٰ هَٰذَا غُلَٰمٌۭ ۚ وَأَسَرُّوهُ بِضَٰعَةًۭ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌۢ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ

And there came a company of travelers; then they sent their water drawer, and he let down his bucket. He said, "Good news! Here is a boy." And they concealed him, [taking him] as merchandise; and Allah was knowing of what they did.

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وَسَلَٰمٌ عَلَيْهِ يَوْمَ وُلِدَ وَيَوْمَ يَمُوتُ وَيَوْمَ يُبْعَثُ حَيًّۭا

And peace be upon him the day he was born and the day he dies and the day he is raised alive.

فَأَشَارَتْ إِلَيْهِ ۖ قَالُوا۟ كَيْفَ نُكَلِّمُ مَن كَانَ فِى ٱلْمَهْدِ صَبِيًّۭا

So she pointed to him. They said, "How can we speak to one who is in the cradle a child?"

سُورَةُ البَيِّنَةِ

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This hadith is #567 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Purification. It is graded Sahih and narrated by A'isha, the wife of the Apostle (ﷺ) said:.

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