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 568 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 568 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Purification), narrated by A'isha reported:, states: "A suckling babe was brought to the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) and he urinated in his tap. He (the Holy Prophet) sent for water and poured it over."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ أُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِصَبِيٍّ يَرْضَعُ فَبَالَ فِي حِجْرِهِ فَدَعَا بِمَاءٍ فَصَبَّهُ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏

A suckling babe was brought to the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) and he urinated in his tap. He (the Holy Prophet) sent for water and poured it over.

Narrated by A'isha reported:

Context

In this narration, 'A'isha recounts an incident where a suckling babe urinated in the lap of the Prophet (ﷺ). Instead of reacting negatively, he simply called for water and poured it over the area. This reflects the Prophet's gentle nature and his understanding of the realities of caring for infants, teaching us about patience and cleanliness.

Modern Application

In modern parenting, this hadith serves as a reminder to handle such situations with calmness and practicality. It encourages parents to maintain a sense of composure and cleanliness when dealing with the messiness of caring for young children.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Social Conduct and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it illustrates the Prophet's approach to cleanliness in social interactions and the importance of maintaining purity.

Social Conduct Purification (Wudu/Taharah)