"O Prophet! Why do you forbid (for yourself) that which Allah has allowed to you.' until the end of the Verse.
Narrated by It was narrated from Anas, that the Messenger of Allah had a female slave with whom he had intercourse, but 'Aishah and Hafsah would not leave him alone until he said that she was forbidden for him. Then Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed:
Context
This hadith discusses an incident involving the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his female slave, highlighting the dynamics of relationships and divine revelation. After pressure from his wives, the Prophet (ﷺ) declared her forbidden for him, leading to a revelation from Allah that addressed this situation. This illustrates the Prophet's human experience and the guidance he received from Allah.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith reminds us of the importance of seeking divine guidance in personal matters. It encourages individuals to reflect on their decisions and seek clarity through prayer and contemplation.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Divine Revelation because it showcases the Prophet's actions and the subsequent divine guidance he received.
O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allah has made lawful for you, seeking the approval of your wives? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Say, "Have you seen what Allah has sent down to you of provision of which you have made [some] lawful and [some] unlawful?" Say, "Has Allah permitted you [to do so], or do you invent [something] about Allah?"
O Prophet, indeed We have made lawful to you your wives to whom you have given their due compensation and those your right hand possesses from what Allah has returned to you [of captives] and the daughters of your paternal uncles and the daughters of your paternal aunts and the daughters of your maternal uncles and the daughters of your maternal aunts who emigrated with you and a believing woman if she gives herself to the Prophet [and] if the Prophet wishes to marry her, [this is] only for you, excluding the [other] believers. We certainly know what We have made obligatory upon them concerning their wives and those their right hands possess, [but this is for you] in order that there will be upon you no discomfort. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
And why should you not eat of that upon which the name of Allah has been mentioned while He has explained in detail to you what He has forbidden you, excepting that to which you are compelled. And indeed do many lead [others] astray through their [own] inclinations without knowledge. Indeed, your Lord - He is most knowing of the transgressors.
Say, "Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced for His servants and the good [lawful] things of provision?" Say, "They are for those who believe during the worldly life [but] exclusively for them on the Day of Resurrection." Thus do We detail the verses for a people who know.
This hadith is #3969 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of the Kind Treatment of Women. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Anas, that the Messenger of Allah had a female slave with whom he had intercourse, but 'Aishah and Hafsah would not leave him alone until he said that she was forbidden for him. Then Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed:.
