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 7250 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7250 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts), narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Isma'il b. Khalid with the same chain of transmitters and the words are:, states: "" One amongst us would relieve himself as the goats do without anything mixing with its excrement.""

The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ حَتَّى إِنْ كَانَ أَحَدُنَا لَيَضَعُ كَمَا تَضَعُ الْعَنْزُ مَا يَخْلِطُهُ بِشَىْءٍ ‏.‏

" One amongst us would relieve himself as the goats do without anything mixing with its excrement."

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Isma'il b. Khalid with the same chain of transmitters and the words are:

Context

This hadith describes a situation where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) observed the manner in which some individuals relieved themselves, comparing it to goats. This observation emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and proper etiquette in personal hygiene practices, particularly in communal settings.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied to promote awareness about hygiene and sanitation. Communities can benefit from education on maintaining cleanliness in public spaces, which is essential for health and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it addresses the importance of cleanliness in communal settings and the significance of personal hygiene in Islamic practices.

Community Purification (Wudu/Taharah)