Sunan Ibn Majah #74

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah
Da'if

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 أَبُو النُّعْمَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَهْدِيُّ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي يَعْقُوبَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ كَانَ أَحَبَّ مَا اسْتَتَرَ بِهِ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ لِحَاجَتِهِ هَدَفٌ أَوْ حَائِشُ نَخْلٍ ‏.‏
"The thing that the Prophet most liked to conceal himself behind when relieving himself was a hillock or a stand of date-palm trees."
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Ja'far said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Abdullah bin Ja'far narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) preferred to conceal himself while relieving himself. He would seek shelter behind a hillock or a stand of date-palm trees, emphasizing the importance of privacy and modesty in personal matters. This reflects the Prophet's attention to maintaining dignity in all aspects of life.

Modern Application

When using the bathroom, it is important to ensure privacy and comfort. This can be achieved by choosing appropriate locations and using barriers when necessary, similar to how the Prophet (ﷺ) sought natural cover. Respecting personal space in such situations is a reflection of good manners.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette because it highlights the Prophet's preference for modesty and privacy during personal activities.

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This hadith is #74 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Ja'far said:.

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