Allah only desires to take away any uncleanliness from you, O people of the household, and purify you (thorough purifying)
Narrated by 'A'isha reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) went out one norning wearing a striped cloak of the black camel's hair that there came Hasan b. 'Ali. He wrapped hitn under it, then came Husain and he wrapped him under it along with the other one (Hasan). Then came Fatima and he took her under it, then came 'Ali and he also took him under it and then said:
Context
In this hadith, 'A'isha narrates a moment where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is seen wearing a striped cloak and gathers his family under it, including Hasan, Husain, Fatima, and Ali. This act symbolizes the closeness and unity of the Prophet's family, and he emphasizes their purity and special status as the 'People of the Household.' The takeaway is the importance of family bonds and the honor bestowed upon the Prophet's family in Islam.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith encourages us to cherish and strengthen family ties. It reminds us of the importance of unity and support within families, especially in times of hardship. By fostering love and respect among family members, we can create a nurturing environment that reflects the values exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) role as a leader who emphasizes family unity and purity.
And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as [was] the display of the former times of ignorance. And establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah intends only to remove from you the impurity [of sin], O people of the [Prophet's] household, and to purify you with [extensive] purification.
Allah wants to make clear to you [the lawful from the unlawful] and guide you to the [good] practices of those before you and to accept your repentance. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.
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.
This hadith is #6103 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) went out one norning wearing a striped cloak of the black camel's hair that there came Hasan b. 'Ali. He wrapped hitn under it, then came Husain and he wrapped him under it along with the other one (Hasan). Then came Fatima and he took her under it, then came 'Ali and he also took him under it and then said:.
