Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 2223 in the Book of Divorce (Kitab Al-Talaq).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2223 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Divorce (Kitab Al-Talaq)) states: "‘Ikrimah said “A man made his wife like the back of his mother. When he saw the illumination of her shin in the moonlight, he had intercourse with her. He came to the Prophet (ﷺ). He ordered him to at…"

Divorce (Kitab Al-Talaq)

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا الزَّعْفَرَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ بْنِ أَبَانَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، ظَاهَرَ مِنَ امْرَأَتِهِ فَرَأَى بَرِيقَ سَاقِهَا فِي الْقَمَرِ فَوَقَعَ عَلَيْهَا فَأَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَهُ أَنْ يُكَفِّرَ ‏.‏

‘Ikrimah said “A man made his wife like the back of his mother. When he saw the illumination of her shin in the moonlight, he had intercourse with her. He came to the Prophet (ﷺ). He ordered him to atone for it.

Context

This hadith narrates an incident where a man mistakenly treated his wife as if she were his mother due to a misunderstanding. After realizing his error, he approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for guidance. The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed him to perform atonement for his actions, emphasizing the importance of understanding marital relationships and the consequences of one's actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of clear communication and understanding in marital relationships. It highlights the need for couples to engage in open discussions to avoid misunderstandings that could lead to serious implications.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage because it deals with the complexities of marital relationships and the importance of seeking guidance in matters of personal conduct.

Marriage