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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 5695 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5695 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by 'A'isha reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said about the gecko as a noxious creature". Harmala made this addition that she said:, states: "I did not hear that he had commanded to kill them."

The Book of Greetings

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، وَحَرْمَلَةُ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِلْوَزَغِ ‏ "‏ الْفُوَيْسِقُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ زَادَ حَرْمَلَةُ قَالَتْ وَلَمْ أَسْمَعْهُ أَمَرَ بِقَتْلِهِ ‏.‏

I did not hear that he had commanded to kill them.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said about the gecko as a noxious creature". Harmala made this addition that she said:

Context

In this narration, 'A'isha mentions the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) description of the gecko as a noxious creature. This statement reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) observations about certain animals and their characteristics, providing insight into the natural world as perceived in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to be aware of our surroundings and the creatures within them. It encourages individuals to understand the significance of different animals in our environment and their roles in the ecosystem.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it discusses the Prophet's (ﷺ) views on a specific animal and its implications in Islamic teachings.

Animals in the Quran