"O Allah, guide him," and (the child) went to his father.
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdul-Hamid bin Salamah Al-Ansari, from his father, from his grandfather, that he became Muslim but his wife refused to become Muslim. A young son of theirs, who had not yet reached puberty, came, and the Prophet seated the father on one side and the mother on the other side, and he gave him the choice. He said:
Context
This hadith narrates an incident where a father, who had embraced Islam, was faced with the challenge of his wife not accepting the faith. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed their young son, giving him the choice between his parents. This situation illustrates the complexities of family dynamics in the context of differing beliefs and the importance of guidance.
Modern Application
In modern families, especially those with diverse beliefs, this hadith highlights the need for open communication and understanding. It encourages parents to foster an environment where children can make informed choices about their beliefs.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Family and Community because it addresses the dynamics of family relationships and the role of community in guiding individuals.
This hadith is #3501 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Divorce. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdul-Hamid bin Salamah Al-Ansari, from his father, from his grandfather, that he became Muslim but his wife refused to become Muslim. A young son of theirs, who had not yet reached puberty, came, and the Prophet seated the father on one side and the mother on the other side, and he gave him the choice. He said:.
