Sunan Ibn Majah #381

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنْبَأَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ لَمْ نَكُنْ نَرَى الصُّفْرَةَ وَالْكُدْرَةَ شَيْئًا ‏.‏ قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الرَّقَاشِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ كُنَّا لاَ نَعُدُّ الصُّفْرَةَ وَالْكُدْرَةَ شَيْئًا ‏. ‏ قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى وُهَيْبٌ أَوْلاَهُمَا عِنْدَنَا بِهَذَا ‏.‏
"We did not think anything of the yellowish or brownish discharge." (Sahih) (Another chain) It was narrated that Umm 'Atiyyah said: "We did not think that the yellowish or brownish discharge counted for anything." Muhammad bin Yahya said: "Wuhaib (who narrated the second version) is the better of them with this according to us."
Narrated by It was narrated that Umm 'Atiyyah said:

Context

In this narration, Umm 'Atiyyah shares insights about the perception of certain discharges during menstruation. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reassured that the yellowish or brownish discharge was not considered significant. This teaching reflects the importance of understanding and addressing women's health issues within the community.

Modern Application

This principle encourages women to feel comfortable discussing health matters without stigma. It promotes awareness and understanding of women's health issues, fostering a supportive environment for open conversations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the perception of bodily discharges and their implications for cleanliness.

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This hadith is #381 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Umm 'Atiyyah said:.

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