What is Sahih Muslim 598 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Menstruation), narrated by 'A'isha reported:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would recline in my lap when I was menstruating, and recite the Qur'an."

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 598 in the Book of The Book of Menstruation.

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Sahih Muslim #598

The Book of Menstruation

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا دَاوُدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْمَكِّيُّ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَّكِئُ فِي حِجْرِي وَأَنَا حَائِضٌ فَيَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would recline in my lap when I was menstruating, and recite the Qur'an.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported:

Context

In this hadith, A'isha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), shares a personal moment highlighting the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassion and the normalcy of their relationship. Despite her menstruation, he would recline in her lap and recite the Qur'an, demonstrating the importance of closeness and understanding in marital relationships.

Modern Application

This hadith emphasizes the significance of compassion and intimacy in relationships, reminding us that love and support should persist through all circumstances. It encourages couples to nurture their bonds and communicate openly, regardless of life's challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) and Prophetic Etiquette because it addresses the Prophet's (ﷺ) respectful behavior towards his wife during her menstrual period, highlighting the importance of understanding and etiquette in personal relationships.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)Prophetic Etiquette