Sunan Ibn Majah #201

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ خَالَتِهِ، مَيْمُونَةَ قَالَتْ أَتَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ بِثَوْبٍ حِينَ اغْتَسَلَ مِنَ الْجَنَابَةِ فَرَدَّهُ وَجَعَلَ يَنْفُضُ الْمَاءَ ‏.‏
"I brought a piece of cloth (for drying) to the Messenger of Allahwhen he performed a bath to cleanse himself from sexual impurity. He refused it and began to shake off water."
Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas narrated that his maternal aunt Maimunah said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) refused a cloth offered to him after bathing, choosing instead to shake off the water. This action reflects his humility and simplicity, as well as a lesson in relying on Allah's provisions rather than material comforts.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace simplicity and to rely on Allah's blessings rather than seeking excessive comforts. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the natural state of being without unnecessary adornments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) behavior during purification rituals, emphasizing humility and reliance on Allah.

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This hadith is #201 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Abbas narrated that his maternal aunt Maimunah said:.

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