2. Purification-Bath and Ablution

IN SAHIH BUKHARI

4-The Book of Ablutions (WUDU’)

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CHAPTER 1. No Salah (prayer) is accepted without ablution (i.e. to remove the small Hadath by – ablution or the big Hadath by taking a bath).

1:137: Narrated by Abu Huraira

Allah’s Apostle said, “The prayer of a person who does,Hadath (passes, urine, stool or wind) is not accepted till he performs (repeats) the ablution.” A person from Hadaramout asked Abu Huraira, “What is ‘Hadath’?” Abu Huraira replied, ” ‘Hadath’ means the passing of wind from the anus.”

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CHAPTER 2. The superiority of ablution.

1:138: Narrated by Nu’am Al-Mujmir
Once I went up the roof of the mosque, along with Abu Huraira. He perform ablution and said, “I heard the Prophet saying, “On the Day of Resurrection, my followers will be called “Al-Ghurr-ul-Muhajjalun” from the trace of ablution and whoever can increase the area of his radiance should do so (i.e. by performing ablution regularly).’

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CHAPTER 3. One should not repeat ablution if in doubt unless and until he is convinced (that he has lost his ablution by having (Hadath).

1:139: Narrated by ‘Abbas bin Tamim
My uncle asked Allah’s Apostle about a person who imagined to have passed wind during the prayer. Allah’ Apostle replied: “He should not leave his prayers unless he hears sound or smells something.”

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CHAPTER 4. To perform a light ablution.

1:140 : Narrated by Kuraib
Ibn ‘Abbas said, “The Prophet slept till he snored and then prayed (or probably lay till his breath sounds were heard and then got up and prayed).”

Ibn ‘Abbas added: “I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt, Maimuna, the Prophet slept for a part of the night, and late in the night, he got up and performed ablution from a hanging water skin, a light (perfect) ablution and stood up for the prayer. I, too, performed a similar ablution, then I went and stood on his left. He drew me to his right and prayed as much as Allah wished, and again lay and slept till his breath sounds were heard. Later on the Mua’dhdhin (callmaker for the prayer) came to him and informed him that it was time for Prayer.The Prophet went with him for the prayer without performing a new ablution.” (Sufyan said to ‘Amr that some people said, “The eyes of Allah’s Apostle sleep but his heart does not sleep.”

‘Amr replied, “I heard ‘Ubaid bin ‘Umar saying that the dreams of Prophets were Divine Inspiration, and then he recited the verse: ‘I (Abraham) see in a dream, (O my son) that I offer you in sacrifice (to Allah).” (37.102) (See Hadith No. 183)

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CHAPTER 5. The completion (or perfection) of ablution.

1:141 : Narrated by Usama bin Zaid
Allah’s Apostle proceeded from ‘Arafat till when he reached the mountain pass, he dismounted, urinated and then performed ablution but not a perfect one.I said to him, (“Is it the time for) the prayer, O Allah’s Apostle?” He said, “The (place of) prayer is ahead of you.” He rode till when he reached Al-Muzdalifa, he dismounted and performed ablution and a perfect one, The (call for) Iqama was pronounced and he led the Maghrib prayer. Then everybody made his camel kneel down at its place. Then the Iqama was pronounced for the ‘Isha’ prayer which the Prophet led and no prayer was offered in between the two . prayers (‘Isha’ and Maghrib).

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CHAPTER 6. To wash the face with both hands by a handful of water.

1:142 – Narrated by ‘Ata’ bin Yasar
Ibn ‘Abbas performed ablution and washed his face (in the following way): He ladled out a handful of water, rinsed his mouth and washed his nose with it by putting in water and then blowing it out. He then, took another handful (of water) and did like this (gesturing) joining both hands, and washed his face, took another handful of water and washed his right forearm. He again took another handful of water and washed his left forearm, and passed wet hands over his head and took another handful of water and poured it over his right foot (up to his ankles) and washed it thoroughly and similarly took another handful of water and washed thoroughly his left foot (up to the ankles) and said, “I saw Allah’s Apostle performing ablution in this way.”

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CHAPTER 7. What to say while going to lavatory (water closet).

1:144 – Narrated by Anas
Whenever the Prophet went to answer the call of nature, he used to say, “Allah-umma inni a’udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba’ith i.e. “ O Allah, I seek Refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things (evil deeds and evil spirits).”

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CHAPTER 8. Providing water at lavatories (for washing the private parts after answering the call of nature).

1:145 Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas
Once the Prophet entered a lavatory and I placed water for his ablution. He asked, “Who placed it?” He was informed accordingly and so he said, “O Allah! Make him (Ibn ‘Abbas) a learned scholar in religion (Islam).”

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CHAPTER 9. While urinating or defecating, never face the Qiblah (except when you are screened by a building or a wall or something like that).

1:146 Narrated by Abu Aiyub Al-Ansari
Allah’s Apostle said, “If anyone of you goes to an open space for answering the call of nature he should neither face nor turn his back towards the Qibla; he should either face the east or the west.”

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CHAPTER 10. Defecating while sitting over the two bricks.

1:147 Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar

People say, “Whenever you sit for answering the call of nature, you should not face the Qibla or Bait-ulMaqdis (Jerusalem).” I told them. “Once I went up the roof of our house and I saw Allah’s Apostle answering the call of nature while sitting on two bricks facing Bait-ul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) (but there was a screen covering him. ‘ (FatehAl-Bari, Page 258, Vol. 1).

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CHAPTER 11. The going out of women for answering the call of nature.

1:148 Narrated by ‘Aisha
The wives of the Prophet used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqia at Medina) to answer the call of nature at night. ‘Umar used to say to the Prophet “Let your wives be veiled,” but Allah’s Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam’a the wife of the Prophet went out at ‘Isha’ time and she was a tall lady. ‘Umar addressed her and said, “I have recognized you, O Sauda.” He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Al-Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).

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CHAPTER 12. To wash the private parts with water after answering the call of nature.

1:152 Narrated by Anas bin Malik
Whenever Allah’s Apostle went to answer the call of nature, I along with another boy used to accompany him with a tumbler full of water. (Hisham commented, “So that he might wash his private parts with it.)”

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CHAPTER 13. To carry an ‘Anaza – (spear-headed stick) along with the water for washing the private parts after answering the call of nature.

1:154 Narrated by Anas bin Malik
Whenever Allah’s Apostle went to answer the call of nature, I along with another boy used to carry a tumbler full of water (for cleaning the private parts) and an ‘Anza (spear-headed stuck).

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CHAPTER 14. It is forbidden to clean the private parts with the right hand.

1:155 Narrated by Abu Qatada
Allah’s Apostle said, “Whenever anyone of you drinks water, he should not breathe in the drinking utensil, and whenever anyone of you goes to a lavatory, he should neither touch his penis nor clean his private parts with his right hand.”

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CHAPTER 15. To clean the private parts with stones.

1:157 Narrated by Abu Huraira
I followed the Prophet while he was going out to answer the call of nature. He used not to look this way or that. So, when I approached near him he said to me, “Fetch for me some stones for ‘ cleaning the privates parts (or said something similar), and do not bring a bone or a piece of dung.” So I brought the stones in the corner of my garment and placed them by his side and I then went away from him. When he finished (from answering the call of nature) he used, them .

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CHAPTER 16. Do not clean the private parts with dung.

1:158 Narrated by ‘Abdullah
The Prophet went out to answer the call of nature and asked me to bring three stones. I found two stones and searched for the third but could not find it. So took a dried piece of dung and brought it to him. He took the two stones and threw away the dung and said, “This is a filthy thing.”

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CHAPTER 17. The washing of the body parts (i.e. the parts which are washed in ablution) once only while performing ablution.

1:159 Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas
The Prophet performed ablution by washing the body parts only once.

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CHAPTER 18. The washing of the body parts twice while performing ablution.

1:160 Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Zaid
The Prophet performed ablution by washing the body parts twice.

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CHAPTER 19. The washing of the parts thrice while performing ablution.

1:161 Narrated by Humran
(The slave of ‘Uthman) I saw ‘Uthman bin ‘Affan asking for a tumbler of water (and when it was brought) he poured water over his hands and washed them thrice and then put his right hand in the water container and rinsed his mouth, washed his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out.Then he washed his face and forearms up to the elbows thrice, passed his wet hands over his head and washed his feet up to the ankles thrice. Then he said, “Allah’s Apostle said ‘If anyone performs ablution like that of mine and offers a two-rak’at prayer during which he does not think of anything else (not related to the present prayer) then his past sins will be forgiven.’” After performing the ablution ‘Uthman said, “I am going to tell you a Hadith which I would not have told you, had I not been compelled by a certain Holy Verse (the sub narrator ‘Urwa said: This verse is: “Verily, those who conceal the clear signs and the guidance which we have sent down…)” (2:159).I heard the Prophet saying, ‘If a man performs ablution perfectly and then offers the compulsory congregational prayer, Allah will forgive his sins committed between that (prayer) and the (next) prayer till he offers it.

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CHAPTER 20. The cleaning of the nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out during ablution.

1:162 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Allah’s Apostle said, “If anyone of you performs ablution he should put water in his nose and then blow it out and whoever cleans his private parts with stones should do so with odd numbers. And whoever wakes up from his sleep should wash his hands before putting them in the water for ablution, because nobody knows where his hands were during sleep.”

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CHAPTER 21. To clean the private parts with odd number of stones.

1:163 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Allah’s Apostle said, “If anyone of you performs ablution he should put water in his nose and then blow it out and whoever cleans his private parts with stones should do so with odd numbers. And whoever wakes up from his sleep should wash his hands before putting them in the water for ablution, because nobody knows where his hands were during sleep.”

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CHAPTER 22. Washing the feet when one is wearing shoes.

1:167 Narrated by ‘Ubaid Ibn Juraij
I asked ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar, “O Abu ‘Abdur-Rahman! I saw you doing four things which I never saw being done by anyone of you companions?”‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said, “What are those, O Ibn Juraij?”I said, “I never saw you touching any corner of the Ka’ba except these (two) facing south (Yemen) and I saw you wearing shoes made of tanned leather and dyeing your hair with Hinna; (a kind of dye).I also noticed that whenever you were in Mecca, the people assume lhram on seeing the new moon crescent (1st of Dhul-Hijja) while you did not assume the Ihlal (Ihram)–(Ihram is also called Ihlal which means ‘Loud calling’ because a Muhrim has to recite Talbiya aloud when assuming the state of Ihram)–till the 8th of Dhul-Hijja (Day of Tarwiya).‘Abdullah replied, “Regarding the corners of Ka’ba, I never saw Allah’s Apostle touching except those facing south (Yemen) and regarding the tanned leather shoes, no doubt I saw Allah’s Apostle wearing non-hairy shoes and he used to perform ablution while wearing the shoes (i.e. wash his feet and then put on the shoes). So I love to wear similar shoes. And about the dyeing of hair with Hinna; no doubt I saw Allah’s Apostle dyeing his hair with it and that is why I like to dye (my hair with it). Regarding Ihlal, I did not see Allah’s Apostle assuming Ihlal till he set out for Hajj (on the 8th of Dhul-Hijja).”

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CHAPTER 23. While performing ablution or taking a bath (one should start) from the right side of the body.

1:169 Narrated by ‘Aisha
The Prophet used to like to start from the right side on wearing shoes, combing his hair and cleaning or washing himself and on doing anything else.

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CHAPTER 24. To look for water (for ablution) when the time for the Salât (prayer) is due.

1:170 Narrated by Anas bin Malik
Saw Allah’s Apostle when the ‘Asr prayer was due and the people searched for water to perform ablution but they could not find it. Later on (a pot full of) water for ablution was brought to Allah’s Apostle . He put his hand in that pot and ordered the people to perform ablution from it. I saw the water springing out from underneath his fingers till all of them performed the ablution (it was one of the miracles of the Prophet).

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CHAPTER 25. (What is said regarding) the water with which human hair has been washed.

1:172 Narrated by Anas
When Allah’s Apostle got his head shaved, Abu- Talha was the first to take some of his hair.

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CHAPTER 26. If a dog drinks from the utensils of anyone of you.

1:173 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Allah’s Apostle said, “If a dog drinks from the utensil of anyone of you it is essential to wash it seven times.”

1:174 Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Prophet said, “A man saw a dog eating mud from (the severity of) thirst. So, that man took a shoe (and filled it) with water and kept on pouring the water for the dog till it quenched its thirst. So Allah approved of his deed and made him to enter Paradise.”And narrated Hamza bin ‘Abdullah: My father said. “During the lifetime of Allah’s Apostle, the dogs used to urinate, and pass through the mosques (come and go), nevertheless they never used to sprinkle water on it (urine of the dog.)”

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CHAPTER 27. Whosoever considers not to repeat ablution except if something is discharged or passed from either exit (front or back private parts).

1:176 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Allah’s Apostle said, “A person is considered in prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer in the mosque as long as he does not do Hadath.”A non-Arab man asked, “O Abu Huraira! What is Hadath?” I replied, “It is the passing of wind (from the anus) (that is one of the types of Hadath).”

1:179 Narrated by Zaid bin Khalid
I asked ‘Uthman bin ‘Affan about a person who engaged in intercourse but did no discharge. ‘Uthman replied, “He should perform ablution like the one for ar ordinary prayer but he must wash his penis.”‘Uthman added, “I heard it from Allah’s Apostle.” I asked ‘Ali Az-Zubair, Talha and Ubai bin Ka’b about it and they, too, gave the same reply. (This order was cancelled later on and taking a bath became necessary for such cases).

1:180 Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khud
Allah’s Apostle sent for a Ansari man who came with water dropping from his head. The Prophet said, “Perhaps we have forced you to hurry up, haven’t we?”The Ansari replied, “Yes.”Allah’s Apostle further said, “If you are forced to hurry up (during intercourse) or you do not discharge then ablution is due on you (This order was cancelled later on, i.e. one has to take a bath).

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CHAPTER 28. (What is said regarding) a man who helps his companion to perform ablution (by pouring water for him).

1:182 Narrated by Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba
I was in the company of Allah’s Apostle on one of the journeys and he went out to answer the call of nature (and after he finished) I poured water and he performed ablution; he washed his face, forearms and passed his wet hand over his head and over the two Khuff, (leather socks).

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CHAPTER 29. The recitation of Qur’ân or doing other things after Hadath.

1: 183 Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas
That he stayed overnight in the house of Maimuna the wife of the Prophet, his aunt. He added : I lay on the bed (cushion transversally) while Allah’s Apostle and his wife lay in the length-wise direction of the cushion. Allah’s Apostle slept till the middle of the night, either a bit before or a bit after it and then woke up, rubbing the traces of sleep off his face with his hands. He then, recited the last ten verses of Sura Al-Imran, got up and went to a hanging water-skin. He then Performed the ablution from it and it was a perfect ablution, and then stood up to offer the prayer. I, too, got up and did as the Prophet had done. Then I went and stood by his side. He placed his right hand on my head and caught my right ear and twisted it. He prayed two Rakat then two Rakat and two Rakat and then two Rakat and then two Rakat and then two Rakat (separately six times), and finally one Rak’a (the Witr). Then he lay down again in the bed till the Mu’adhdhin came to him where upon the Prophet got up, offered a two light Rakat prayer and went out and led the Fajr prayer.

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CHAPTER 30. To pass wet hands over the whole head during ablution

1:185 Narrated by Yahya Al-Mazini
A person asked ‘Abdullah bin Zaid who was the grandfather of ‘Amr bin Yahya, “Can you show me how Allah’s Apostle used to perform ablution?” ‘Abdullah bin Zaid replied in the affirmative and asked for water.He poured it on his hands and washed them twice, then he rinsed his mouth thrice and washed his nose with water thrice by putting water in it and blowing it out. He washed his face thrice and after that he washed his forearms up to the elbows twice and then passed his wet hands over his head from its front to its back and vice versa (beginning from the front and taking them to the back of his head up to the nape of the neck and then brought them to the front again from where he had started) and washed his feet (up to the ankles).

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CHAPTER 31. The using of the remaining water after ablution.

1:187 Narrated by Abu Juhaifa
Allah’s Apostle came to us at noon and water for ablution was brought to him. After he had performed ablution, the remaining water was taken by the people and they started smearing their bodies with it (as a blessed thing). The Prophet offered two Rakat of the Zuhr prayer and then two Rakat of the ‘Asr prayer while an ‘Anza (spear-headed stick) was there (as a Sutra) in front of him.Abu Musa said: The Prophet asked for a tumbler containing water and washed both his hands and face in it and then threw a mouthful of water in the tumbler and said to both of us (Abu Musa and Bilal), “Drink from the tumbler and pour some of its water on your faces and chests.”

1:189 Narrated by As-Sa’ib bin Yazid
My aunt took me to the Prophet and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! This son of my sister has got a disease in his legs.” So he passed his hands on my head and prayed for Allah’s blessings for me; then he performed ablution and I drank from the remaining water. I stood behind him and saw the seal of Prophethood between his shoulders, and it was like the “Zir-al-Hijla” (means the button of a small tent, but some said ‘egg of a partridge.’ etc.)

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CHAPTER 32. The performance of ablution by a man along with his wife.

Narrated Ibn ‘Umar
“During the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger men and women used to perform ablution together.

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CHAPTER 33. The sprinkling of remaining water after performing ablution on an unconscious person by the Prophet

1:193 Narrated by Jabir
Allah’s Apostle came to visit me while I was sick and unconscious. He performed ablution and sprinkled the remaining water on me and I became conscious and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! To whom will my inheritance go as I have neither ascendants nor descendants?” Then the Divine verses regarding Fara’id (inheritance) were revealed.

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CHAPTER 34. To take a bath or perform ablution from a Al-Mikhdab (utensil).

1:194 Narrated by Anas
It was the time for prayer, and those whose houses were near got up and went to their people (to perform ablution), and there remained some people (sitting). Then a painted stove pot (Mikhdab) containing water was brought to Allah’s Apostles The pot was small, not broad enough for one to spread one’s hand in; yet all the people performed ablution. (The sub narrator said, “We asked Anas, ‘How many persons were you?’ Anas replied ‘We were eighty or more”). (It was one of the miracles of Allah’s Apostle).

1:195 Narrated by Abu Musa
Once the Prophet asked for a tumbler containing water. He washed his hands and face in it and also threw a mouthful of water in it.

1:197 Narrated by ‘Aisha
When the ailment of the Prophet became aggravated and his disease became severe, he asked his wives to permit him to be nursed (treated) in my house. So they gave him the permission. Then the Prophet came (to my house) with the support of two men, and his legs were dragging on the ground, between ‘Abbas, and another man.”‘Ubaid-Ullah (the sub narrator) said, “I informed ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas of what ‘Aisha said.Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘Do you know who was the other man?’I replied in the negative.Ibn ‘Abbas said, ‘He was ‘Ali (bin Abi Talib).”‘Aisha further said, “When the Prophet came to my house and his sickness became aggravated he ordered us to pour seven skins full of water on him, so that he might give some advice to the people. So he was seated in a Mikhdab (brass tub) belonging to Hafsa, the wife of the Prophet. Then, all of us started pouring water on him from the water skins till he beckoned to us to stop and that we have done (what he wanted us to do). After that he went out to the people.”

1:199 Narrated by Thabit
Anas said, “The Prophet asked for water and a tumbler with a broad base and no so deep, containing a small quantity of water, was brought to him whereby he put his fingers in it.” Anas further said, ‘ noticed the water springing out from amongst his fingers.” Anas added, ‘ estimated that the people who performed ablution with it numbered between seventy to eighty.”

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CHAPTER 35. To perform ablution with one Mâdd of water. (Mâdd is practically 2/3 of a kilogram.)

1:200 Narrated by Anas
The Prophet used to take a bath with one Saor up to five Mudds (1 Sa’= Mudds) of water and used to perform ablution with one Mudd of water.

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CHAPTER 36. To pass wet hands over the Khâffain (two leather socks covering the ankles).

1:201 Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar
Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas said, “The Prophet passed wet hands over his Khuffs.” ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar asked Umar about it. ‘Umar replied in the affirmative and added, “Whenever Sa’d narrates a Hadith from the Prophet, there is no need to ask anyone else about it.”

1:203 Narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Umaiya Ad-Damri
My father said, “I saw the Prophet passing wet hands over his Khuffs.”

1:204 Narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr
My father said, “I saw the Prophet passing wet hands over his turban and Khuffs (leather socks).”

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CHAPTER 37. If one puts on (Socks) just after performing ablution (there is no need to wash one’s feet again in ablution) (24 hours for non-travellers and three days for travellers).

1:205 Narrated by ‘Urwa bin Al-Mughira
My father said, “Once I was in the company of the Prophet on a journey and I dashed to take off his Khuffs. He ordered me to leave them as he had put them after performing ablution. So he passed wet hands or them.

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CHAPTER 38. Not repeating ablution after eating mutton and As-Sawiq

1:207 Narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Umaiya
My father said, “I saw Allah’s Apostle taking a piece of (cooked) mutton from the shoulder region and then he was called for prayer. He put his knife down and prayed without repeating ablution.”

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CHAPTER 39. Rinsing one’s mouth (with water) after eating As-Sawiq without repeating ablution.

1:208 Narrated by Suwaid bin Al-Nu’man
In the year of the conquest of Khaibar I went with Allah’s Apostle till we reached Sahba,’ a place near Khaibar, where Allah’s Apostle offered the ‘Asr prayer and asked for food. Nothing but Sawiq was brought. He ordered it to be moistened with water. He and all of us ate it and the Prophet got up for the evening prayer (Maghrib prayer), rinsed his mouth with water and we did the same, and he then prayed without repeating the ablution.(Sawiq – A kind of mash made of powdered roasted wheat or barley grain (also with sugar and dates).

1:209 Narrated by Maimuna
The Prophet ate (a piece of) mutton from the shoulder region and then prayed without repeating the ablution.

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CHAPTER 40. Whether to rinse the mouth after drinking milk.

1:210 Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas
Allah’s Apostle drank milk, rinsed his mouth and said, “It has fat.”

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CHAPTER 41. Ablution after sleep. And whoever considers it unnecessary to repeat ablution after dozing once or twice or after nodding once in slumber.

1:211 Narrated by ‘Aisha
Allah’s Apostle said, “If anyone of you feels drowsy while praying he should go to bed (sleep) till his slumber is over because in praying while drowsy one does not know whether one is asking for forgiveness or for a bad thing for oneself.”

1:212 Narrated by Anas
The Prophet said, “If anyone of you feels drowsy while praying, he should sleep till he understands what he is saying (reciting).”

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CHAPTER 42. To perform ablution even on having no Hadath.

1:213 Narrated by ‘Amr bin ‘Amir
Anas said, “The Prophet used to perform ablution for every prayer.” I asked Anas, “What you used to do?’ Anas replied, “We used to pray with the same ablution until we break it with Hadath.”

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CHAPTER 43. One of the major sins is not to protect oneself (one’s clothes and body) from one’s urine (i.e. from being soiled with it).

1:215 Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas
Once the Prophet, while passing through one of the grave-yards of Medina or Mecca heard the voices of two persons who were being tortured in their graves.The Prophet said, “These two persons are being tortured not for a major sin (to avoid).”The Prophet then added, “Yes! (they are being tortured for a major sin). Indeed, one of them never saved himself from being soiled with his urine while the other used to go about with calumnies (to make enmity between friends).The Prophet then asked for a green leaf of a date-palm tree, broke it into two pieces and put one on each grave. On being asked why he had done so, he replied, “I hope that their torture might be lessened, till these get dried.”

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CHAPTER 44. What is said regarding washing out urine.

1:216 Narrated by Anas bin Malik
Whenever the Prophet went to answer the call of nature, I used to bring water with which he used to clean his private parts.

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CHAPTER 45. The Prophet and the people left the bedouin undisturbed till he finished urinating in the mosque.

1:219 Narrated by Abu Huraira
A Bedouin stood up and started making water in the mosque. The people caught him but the Prophet ordered them to leave him and to pour a bucket or a tumbler of water over the place where he had passed the urine. The Prophet then said, “You have been sent to make things easy and not to make them difficult.”

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CHAPTER 46. The urine of children.

1:223 Narrated by Um Qais bint Mihsin
I brought my young son, who had not started eating (ordinary food) to Allah’s Apostle who took him and made him sit in his lap. The child urinated on the garment of the Prophet, so he asked for water and poured it over the soiled (area) and did not wash it.

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CHAPTER 47. To pass urine while standing and sitting.

1:224 Narrated by Hudhaifa
Once the Prophet went to the dumps of some people and passed urine while standing. He then asked for water and so I brought it to him and he performed ablution.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 48. To make water beside one’s companion while screened by a wall.

1:225 Narrated by Hudhaifa’
The Prophet and I walked till we reached the dumps of some people. He stood, as any one of you stands, behind a wall and urinated. I went away, but he beckoned me to come. So I approached him and stood near his back till he finished.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 49. The washing out of blood.

1:227 Narrated by Asma’
A woman came to the Prophet and said, “If anyone of us gets menses in her clothes then what should she do?”He replied, “She should (take hold of the soiled place), rub it and put it in the water and rub it in order to remove the traces of blood and then pour water over it. Then she can pray in it.”

1:228 Narrated by ‘Aisha
Fatima bint Abi Hubaish came to the Prophet and said, “O Allah’s Apostle I get persistent bleeding from the uterus and do not become clean. Shall I give up my prayers?”Allah’s Apostle replied, “No, because it is from a blood vessel and not the menses. So when your real menses begins give up your prayers and when it has finished wash off the blood (take a bath) and offer your prayers.” Hisham (the sub narrator) narrated that his father had also said, (the Prophet told her): “Perform ablution for every prayer till the time of the next period comes.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 50. The washing out of semen with water and rubbing it off (when it is dry) [and the washing out of what comes out of women (i.e. discharge)].

1:229 Narrated by ‘Aisha
I used to wash the traces of Janaba (semen) from the clothes of the Prophet and he used to go for prayers while traces of water were still on it (water spots were still visible).

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 51. (What is said) about the urine of camels, sheep and other – animals and about their folds.

1:234 Narrated by Abu Qilaba
Anas said, “Some people of ‘Ukl or ‘Uraina tribe came to Medina and its climate did not suit them. So the Prophet ordered them to go to the herd of (Milk) camels and to drink their milk and urine (as a medicine). So they went as directed and after they became healthy, they killed the shepherd of the Prophet and drove away all the camels. The news reached the Prophet early in the morning and he sent (men) in their pursuit and they were captured and brought at noon. He then ordered to cut their hands and feet (and it was done), and their eyes were branded with heated pieces of iron, They were put in ‘Al-Harra’ and when they asked for water, no water was given to them.” Abu Qilaba said, “Those people committed theft and murder, became infidels after embracing Islam and fought against Allah and His Apostle .”

1:235 Narrated by Anas
Prior to the construction of the mosque, the Prophet offered the prayers at sheep-folds.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 52. (What is said about) An-Najasat (impure and filthy things) which fall in cooking butter (Ghee – which is obtained by evaporating moisture from butter) and water.

1:236 Narrated by Maimuna
Allah’s Apostle was asked regarding ghee (cooking butter) in which a mouse had fallen. He said, “Take out the mouse and throw away the ghee around it and use the rest.”

1:238 Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Prophet said, “A wound which a Muslim receives in Allah’s cause will appear on the Day of Resurrection as it was at the time of infliction; blood will be flowing from the wound and its color will be that of the blood but will smell like musk.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 53. Urinating in stagnant water.

1:239 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Allah’s Apostle said, “We (Muslims) are the last (people to come in the world) but (will be) the foremost (on the Day of Resurrection).”The same narrator told that the Prophet had said, “You should not pass urine in stagnant water which is not flowing then (you may need to) wash in it.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 54. If a dead body or a polluted thing is put on the back of a person offering the Salat (prayer), his Salât (prayer) will not be annulled (rejected by Allah).

1:241 Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud
Once the Prophet was offering prayers at the Ka’ba. Abu Jahl was sitting with some of his companions. One of them said to the others, “Who amongst you will bring the abdominal contents (intestines, etc.) of a camel of Bani so and so and put it on the back of Muhammad, when he prostrates?”The most unfortunate of them got up and brought it. He waited till the Prophet prostrated and then placed it on his back between his shoulders. I was watching but could not do any thing. I wish I had some people with me to hold out against them. They started laughing and falling on one another. Allah’s Apostle was in prostration and he did not lift his head up till Fatima (Prophet’s daughter) came and threw that (camel’s abdominal contents) away from his back.He raised his head and said thrice, “O Allah! Punish Quraish.” So it was hard for Abu Jahl and his companions when the Prophet invoked Allah against them as they had a conviction that the prayers and invocations were accepted in this city (Mecca).The Prophet said, “O Allah! Punish Abu Jahl, ‘Utba bin Rabi’a, Shaiba bin Rabi’a, Al-Walid bin ‘Utba, Umaiya bin Khalaf, and ‘Uqba bin Al Mu’it (and he mentioned the seventh whose name I cannot recall). By Allah in Whose Hands my life is, I saw the dead bodies of those persons who were counted by Allah’s Apostle in the Qalib (one of the wells) of Badr.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 55. Spitting or blowing out the nose or doing similar action in one’s (own) garment.

1:242 Narrated by Anas
The Prophet once spat in his clothes.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 56. Washing blood by a woman off her father’s face.

1:244 Narrated by Abu Hazim
Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi, was asked by the people, “With what was the wound of the Prophet treated? Sahl replied, “None remains among the people living who knows that better than I. ‘Ali used to bring water in his shield and Fatima used to wash the blood off his face. Then straw mat was burnt and the wound was filled with it.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 57. Siwak (to clean the teeth with Siwâk which is a tooth-brush in the form of a pencil from the roots of an Arâk tree).

1:245 Narrated by Abu Burda
My father said, “I came to the Prophet and saw him carrying a Siwak in his hand and cleansing his teeth, saying, ‘U’ U’,” as if he was retching while the Siwak was in his mouth.”

1:246A Narrated by Hudhaifa
Whenever the Prophet got up at night, he used to clean his mouth with Siwak.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 58. To give Siwâk to the oldest person of the group.

1:246B : Narrated Ibn ‘Umar
The Prophet said, “I dreamt that I was cleaning my teeth with a Siwák and two persons came to me. One of them was older than the other and I gave the Siwák to the younger. I was told that I should give it to the older and so I did.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 4 Ablutions
CHAPTER 59. The superiority of a person who sleeps with ablution.

1:247 Narrated by Al-Bara ‘bin ‘Azib
The Prophet said to me, “Whenever you go to bed perform ablution like that for the prayer, lie or your right side and say,“Allahumma aslamtu wajhi ilaika, wa fauwadtu amri ilaika, wa alja’tu Zahri ilaika raghbatan wa rahbatan ilaika. La Malja’ wa la manja minka illa ilaika. Allahumma amantu bikitabika-l-ladhi anzalta wa bina-biyika-l ladhi arsalta”(O Allah! I surrender to You and entrust all my affairs to You and depend upon You for Your Blessings both with hope and fear of You. There is no fleeing from You, and there is no place of protection and safety except with You O Allah! I believe in Your Book (the Qur’an) which You have revealed and in Your Prophet (Muhammad) whom You have sent).Then if you die on that very night, you will die with faith (i.e. or the religion of Islam). Let the aforesaid words be your last utterance (before sleep).”I repeated it before the Prophet and when I reached “Allahumma amantu bikitabika-l-ladhi anzalta (O Allah I believe in Your Book which You have revealed).” I said, “Wa-rasulika (and your Apostle).” The Prophet said, “No, (but say): ‘Wanabiyika-l-ladhi arsalta (Your Prophet whom You have sent), instead.”

Sahih Bukhari>
Book 5 Ghusl (Bath):

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 1. The performance of ablution before taking a bath.

1:248 Narrated by ‘Aisha
Whenever the Prophet took a bath after Janaba he started by washing his hands and then performed ablution like that for the prayer. After that he would put his fingers in water and move the roots of his hair with them, and then pour three handfuls of water over his head and then pour water all over his body.

1:249 Narrated by Maimuna
(The wife of the Prophet) Allah’s Apostle performed ablution like that for the prayer but did not wash his feet. He washed off the discharge from his private parts and then poured water over his body. He withdrew his feet from that place (the place where he took the bath) and then washed them. And that was his way of taking the bath of Janaba.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 2. Taking a bath by a man along with his wife.

1:250 Narrated by ‘Aisha
The Prophet and I used to take a bath from a single pot called ‘Faraq’.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 3. Taking a bath with a Sâ’ of water or so. (One Sâ’ = 3 kilograms approx.)

1:251 Narrated by Abu Salama
‘Aisha’s brother and I went to ‘Aisha and he asked her about the bath of the Prophet. She brought a pot containing about a Sa’ of water and took a bath and poured it over her head and at what time there was a screen between her and us.

1:252 Narrated by Abu Ja’far
While I and my father were with Jabir bin ‘Abdullah, some People asked him about taking a bath He replied, “A Sa’ of water is sufficient for you.” A man said, “A Sa’ is not sufficient for me.” Jabir said, “A Sa was sufficient for one who had more hair than you and was better than you (meaning the Prophet).” And then Jabir (put on) his garment and led the prayer.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 4. Pouring water thrice on one’s head.

1:254 Narrated by Jubair bin Mutim
Allah’s Apostle said, “As for me, I pour water three times on my head.” And he pointed with both his hands.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 5. Starting one’s bath by scenting oneself with Hilâb or someother scent.

1:258 Narrated by ‘Aisha
Whenever the Prophet took the bath of Janaba (sexual relation or wet dream) he asked for the Hilab or some other scent. He used to take it in his hand, rub it first over the right side of his head and then over the left and then rub the middle of his head with both hands.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 6. Having sexual intercourse and repeating it.

1:267 Narrated by Muhammad bin Al-Muntathir
On the authority of his father that he had asked ‘Aisha (about the Hadith of Ibn ‘Umar). She said, “May Allah be Merciful to Abu ‘Abdur-Rahman. I used to put scent on Allah’s Apostle and he used to go round his wives, and in the morning he assumed the Ihram, and the fragrance of scent was still coming out from his body.”

1:268 Narrated by Qatada
Anas bin Malik said, “The Prophet used to visit all his wives in a round, during the day and night and they were eleven in number.” I asked Anas, “Had the Prophet the strength for it?” Anas replied, “We used to say that the Prophet was given the strength of thirty (men).” And Sa’id said on the authority of Qatada that Anas had told him about nine wives only (not eleven).

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 7. Whoever scented himself and then took a bath, while the effect of scent remained even after bathing.

1:271 Narrated by ‘Aisha
It is as if I am just looking at the glitter of scent in the parting of the Prophet’s head hair while he was a Muhrim.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 8. To rub the hair thoroughly while taking a bath.

1:272 Narrated by Hisham bin ‘Urwa
(On the authority of his father) ‘Aisha said, “Whenever Allah’s Apostle took the bath of Janaba, he cleaned his hands and performed ablution like that for prayer and then took a bath and rubbed his hair, till he felt that the whole skin of the head had become wet, then he would pour water thrice and wash the rest of the body.” ‘Aisha further said, “I and Allah’s Apostle used to take a bath from a single water container, from which we took water simultaneously.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 9. If someone while in the mosque remembers that he is Junub, he should leave (the mosque to take a bath) and should not perform Tayammum.

1:274 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Once the call (Iqama) for the prayer was announced and the rows were straightened. Allah’s Apostle came out; and when he stood up at his Musalla, he remembered that he was Junub. Then he ordered us to stay at our places and went to take a bath and then returned with water dropping from his head. He said, “Allahu-Akbar”, and we all offered the prayer with him.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 10. Whosoever took a bath alone (in seclusion) completely naked.

1:277 Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Prophet said, ‘The (people of) Bani Israel used to take bath naked (all together) looking at each other. The Prophet Moses used to take a bath alone. They said, ‘By Allah! Nothing prevents Moses from taking a bath with us except that he has a scrotal hernia.’ So once Moses went out to take a bath and put his clothes over a stone and then that stone ran away with his clothes.Moses followed that stone saying, “My clothes, O stone! My clothes, O stone! till the people of Bani Israel saw him and said, ‘By Allah, Moses has got no defect in his body. Moses took his clothes and began to beat the stone.”Abu Huraira added, “By Allah! There are still six or seven marks present on the stone from that excessive beating.”Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “When the Prophet Job (Aiyub) was taking a bath naked, golden locusts began to fall on him. Job started collecting them in his clothes.His Lord addressed him, ‘O Job! Haven’t I given you enough so that you are not in need of them.’ Job replied, ‘Yes!’ By Your Honor (power)! But I cannot dispense with Your Blessings.’ “

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 11. To screen oneself from the people while taking a bath.

1:278 Narrated by Um Hani bint Abi Talib
I went to Allah’s Apostle in the year of the conquest of Mecca and found him taking a bath while Fatima was screening him. The Prophet asked, “Who is it?” I replied, “I am Um-Hani.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 12. (What is said regarding) the sweat of Junub. And a believer does not become impure.

1:281 Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Prophet came across me in one of the streets of Medina and at that time I was Junub. So I slipped away from him and went to take a bath. On my return the Prophet said, “O Abu Huraira! Where have you been?”I replied, “I was Junub, so I disliked to sit in your company.”The Prophet said, “Subhan Allah! A believer never becomes impure.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 13. A Junub can sleep without taking a bath but with ablution.

1:285 Narrated by ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab
I asked Allah’s Apostle “Can any one of us sleep while he is Junub?”He replied, “Yes, if he performs ablution, he can sleep while he is Junub.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 5 Bath
CHAPTER 14. When male and female organs come in close contact (bath becomes compulsory).

1:290 Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Prophet said, “When a man sits in between the four parts of a woman and did the sexual intercourse with her, bath becomes compulsory.”

Sahih Bukhari>
Book 6 Menstrual periods:

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 1. Menses (a thing) ordained (by Allah , and instructions) for women.

1:293 Narrated by Al-Qasim
‘Aisha said, “We set out with the sole intention of performing Hajj and when we reached Sarif, (a place six miles from Mecca) I got my menses. Allah’s Apostle came to me while I was weeping. He said ‘What is the matter with you? Have you got your menses?’ I replied, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘This is a thing which Allah has ordained for the daughters of Adam. So do what all the pilgrims do with the exception of the Taw-af (Circumambulation) round the Ka’ba.” ‘Aisha added, “Allah’s Apostle sacrificed cows on behalf of his wives”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 2. The washing of the husband’s head and the combing of his hair by a menstruating wife.

1:294 Narrated by ‘Aisha
While in menses, I used to comb the hair of Allah’s Apostle.

1:295 Narrated by ‘Urwa
A person asked me, “Can a woman in menses serve me? And can a Junub woman come close to me?” I replied, “All this is easy for me. All of them can serve me, and there is no harm for any other person to do the same. ‘Aisha told me that she used to comb the hair of Allah’s Apostle while she was in her menses, and he was in Itikaf (in the mosque). He would bring his head near her in her room and she would comb his hair, while she used to be in her menses.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 3. To recite the Qur’ân while lying in the lap of one’s own menstruating wife.

1:296 Narrated by ‘Aisha
The Prophet used to lean on my lap and recite Qur’an while I was in menses.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 4. Using the word Nifâs for menses.

1:297 Narrated by Um Salama
While I was laying with the Prophet under a single woolen sheet, I got the menses. I slipped away and put on the clothes for menses. He said, “Have you got “Nifas” (menses)?” I replied, “Yes.” He then called me and made me lie with him under the same sheet.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 5. Fondling a menstruating wife.

1:298 Narrated by ‘Aisha
The Prophet and I used to take a bath from a single pot while we were Junub. During the menses, he used to order me to put on an Izar (dress worn below the waist) and used to fondle me. While in Itikaf, he used to bring his head near me and I would wash it while I used to be in my periods (menses).

1:299 Narrated by ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Al-Aswad
(on the authority of his father) ‘Aisha said: “Whenever Allah’s Apostle wanted to fondle anyone of us during her periods (menses), he used to order her to put on an Izar and start fondling her.” ‘Aisha added, “None of you could control his sexual desires as the Prophet could.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 6. A menstruating woman should leave observing saum (fast).

1:301 Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri
Once Allah’s Apostle went out to the Musalla (to offer the prayer) ‘Id-al-Adha or Al-Fitr prayer. Then he passed by the women and said, “O women! Give alms, as I have seen that the majority of the dwellers of Hell-fire were you (women).” They asked, “Why is it so, O Allah’s Apostle ?” He replied, “You curse frequently and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you. A cautious sensible man could be led astray by some of you.” The women asked, “O Allah’s Apostle! What is deficient in our intelligence and religion?” He said, “Is not the evidence of two women equal to the witness of one man?” They replied in the affirmative. He said, “This is the deficiency in her intelligence. Isn’t it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?” The women replied in the affirmative. He said, “This is the deficiency in her religion.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 7. The I’tikâf of a woman who is bleeding (in between her periods).

1:306 Narrated by ‘Aisha
Once one of the wives of the Prophet did Itikaf along with him and she was getting bleeding in between her periods. She used to see the blood (from her private parts) and she would perhaps put a dish under her for the blood. (The sub-narrator ‘Ikrima added, ‘Aisha once saw the liquid of safflower and said, “It looks like what so and so used to have.”)

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 8. Putting perfume by women at the time of taking a bath after finishing from the menses.

1:310 Narrated by Um-‘Atiya
We were forbidden to mourn for a dead person for more than three days except in the case of a husband for whom mourning was allowed for four months and ten days. (During that time) we were not allowed to put kohl (Antimony eye power) in our eyes or to use perfumes or to put on colored clothes except a dress made of ‘Asb (a kind of Yemen cloth, very coarse and rough). We were allowed very light perfumes at the time of taking a bath after menses and also we were forbidden to go with the funeral procession.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 9. A woman should rub her own body thoroughly during a bath after the menses.

1:311 Narrated by ‘Aisha
A woman asked the Prophet about the bath which is take after finishing from the menses. The Prophet told her what to do and said, “Purify yourself with a piece of cloth scented with musk.” The woman asked, “How shall I purify myself with it” He said, “Subhan Allah! Purify yourself (with it).” I pulled her to myself and said, “Rub the place soiled with blood with it.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 10. The combing of head-hair by a woman on taking a bath after finishing from the menses.

1:313 Narrated by ‘Aisha
In the last Hajj of Allah’s Apostle I assume the Ihram for Hajj along with Allah Apostle. I was one of those who intended Tamattu’ (to perform Hajj an ‘Umra) and did not take the Hadi (animal for sacrifice) with me. I got my menses and was not clean till the night of ‘Arafa I said, “O Allah’s Apostle! It is the night of the day of ‘Arafat and I intended to perform the Hajj Tamattu’ with ‘Umra Allah’s Apostle told me to undo my hair and comb it and to postpone the ‘Umra. I did the same and completed the Hajj. On the night of Al-Hasba (i.e. place outside Mecca where the pilgrims go after finishing all the ceremonies Hajj at Mina) he (the Prophet ordered ‘Abdur Rahman (‘Aisha’s brother) to take me to At-Tan’im to assume the lhram for’Umra in lieu of that of Hajj-at Tamattu’ which I had intended to perform.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 11. A woman should undo her head-hair while taking the bath after finishing from her menses.

1:314 Narrated by ‘Aisha
On the 1st of Dhul-Hijja we set out with the intention of performing Hajj. Allah’s Apostle said, “Any one who likes to assume the Ihram for ‘Umra he can do so. Had I not brought the Hadi with me, I would have assumed the Ihram for ‘Umra. “Some of us assumed the Ihram for ‘Umra while the others assumed the Ihram for Hajj. I was one of those who assumed the Ihram for ‘Umra. I got menses and kept on menstruating until the day of ‘Arafat and complained of that to the Prophet . He told me to postpone my ‘Umra, undo and comb my hair, and to assure the Ihram of Hajj and I did so. On the right of Hasba, he sent my brother ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Bakr with me to At-Tah’im, where I assumed the Ihram for’Umra in lieu of the previous one. Hisham said, “For that (‘Umra) no Hadi, fasting or alms were required.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 12. There is no Salât (prayer) to be offered by a menstruating woman in lieu of the missed Salât (prayers) during her menses.

1:318 Narrated by Mu’adha
A woman asked ‘Aisha, “Should I offer the prayers that which I did not offer because of menses” ‘Aisha said, “Are you from the Huraura’ (a town in Iraq?) We were with the Prophet and used to get our periods but he never ordered us to offer them (the Prayers missed during menses).” ‘Aisha perhaps said, “We did not offer them.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 13. Sleeping with a menstruating woman (one’s wife) while she is wearing her clothes (that are worn during menses).

1:319 Narrated by Zainab bint Abi Salama
Um-Salama said, “I got my menses while I was lying with the Prophet under a woolen sheet. So I slipped away, took the clothes for menses and put them on. Allah’s Apostle said, ‘Have you got your menses?’ I replied, ‘Yes.’ Then he called me and took me with him under the woolen sheet.” Um Salama further said, “The Prophet used to kiss me while he was fasting. The Prophet and I used to take the bath of Janaba from a single pot.”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 14. The participation of menstruating women in the two ‘Eid festivals.

1:321 Narrated by Aiyub
Hafsa said, ‘We used to forbid our young women to go out for the two ‘Id prayers. A woman came and stayed at the palace of Bani Khalaf and she narrated about her sister whose husband took part in twelve holy battles along with the Prophet and her sister was with her husband in six (out of these twelve). She (the woman’s sister) said, “We used to treat the wounded, look after the patients and once I asked the Prophet, ‘Is there any harm for any of us to stay at home if she doesn’t have a veil?’ He said, ‘She should cover herself with the veil of her companion and should participate in the good deeds and in the religious gathering of the Muslims.’ When Um ‘Atiya came I asked her whether she had heard it from the Prophet. She replied, “Yes. May my father be sacrificed for him (the Prophet)! (Whenever she mentioned the Prophet she used to say, ‘May my father be sacrificed for him) I have heard the Prophet saying, ‘The unmarried young virgins and the mature girl who stay often screened or the young unmarried virgins who often stay screened and the menstruating women should come out and participate in the good deeds as well as the religious gathering of the faithful believers but the menstruating women should keep away from the Musalla (praying place).’ ” Hafsa asked Um ‘Atiya surprisingly, “Do you say the menstruating women?” She replied, “Doesn’t a menstruating woman attend ‘Arafat (Hajj) and such and such (other deeds)?”

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 15. Yellowish discharge is not important during the menses.

1:323 Narrated by Um ‘Atiya
We never considered yellowish discharge as a thing of importance (as menses).

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 16. If a woman gets her menses after Tawaf Al-Ifadha

1:325 Narrated by ‘Aisha
(The wife of the Prophet) I told Allah’s Apostle that Safiya bint Huyai had got her menses. He said, “She will probably delay us. Did she perform Tawaf (Al-Ifada) with you?” We replied, “Yes.” On that the Prophet told her to depart.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 17. The offering of a funeral prayer for a woman dying during (or after) delivery and its legal way.

1:328 Narrated by Samura bin Jundab
The Prophet offered the funeral prayer for the dead body of a woman who died of (during) delivery (i.e. child birth) and he stood by the middle of her body.

Sahih Bukhari>Book 6 Menstrual Periods
CHAPTER 18.

1:329 Narrated by Maimuna
(The wife of the Prophet) During my menses, I never prayed, but used to sit on the mat beside the mosque of Allah’s Apostle. He used to offer the prayer on his sheet and in prostration some of his clothes used to touch me.”

Sahih Bukhari>
7-The Book of Tayammum.

Sahih Bukhari> Book of Tayammum
CHAPTER 1. “And you find no water ….” (V.5:6).)

1:330 Narrated by ‘Aisha
(The wife of the Prophet) We set out with Allahs Apostle on one of his journeys till we reached Al-Baida’ or Dhatul-Jaish, a necklace of mine was broken (and lost). Allah’s Apostle stayed there to search for it, and so did the people along with him. There was no water at that place, so the people went to Abu- Bakr As-Siddiq and said, “Don’t you see what ‘Aisha has done? She has made Allah’s Apostle and the people stay where there is no water and they have no water with them.” Abu Bakr came while Allah’s Apostle was sleeping with his head on my thigh, He said, to me: “You have detained Allah’s Apostle and the people where there is no water and they have no water with them. So he admonished me and said what Allah wished him to say and hit me on my flank with his hand. Nothing prevented me from moving (because of pain) but the position of Allah’s Apostle on my thigh. Allah’s Apostle got up when dawn broke and there was no water. So Allah revealed the Divine Verses of Tayammum. So they all performed Tayammum. Usaid bin Hudair said, “O the family of Abu Bakr! This is not the first blessing of yours.” Then the camel on which I was riding was caused to move from its place and the necklace was found beneath it.

1:331 Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah
The Prophet said, “I have been given five things which were not given to any one else before me.1. Allah made me victorious by awe, (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month’s journey.2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum, therefore anyone of my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due.3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me yet it was not lawful for anyone else before me.4. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of Resurrection).5. Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only but I have been sent to all mankind.

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CHAPTER 2. The performance of Tayammum by a non-traveller (is permissible) when water is not available and when one is afraid that the time of Salât (prayer) may elapse.

1:333 Narrated by Abu Juhaim Al-Ansari
The Prophet came from the direction of Bir Jamal. A man met him and greeted him. But he did not return back the greeting till he went to a (mud) wall and smeared his hands and his face with its dust (performed Tayammum) and then returned back the greeting.

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CHAPTER 3. Can a person blow off the dust from his hands in performing Tayammum (before passing them over his face).1:334 Narrated by ‘Abdur Rahman bin Abza

A man came to ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab and said, “I became Junub but no water was available.” ‘Ammar bin Yasir said to ‘Umar, “Do you remember that you and I (became Junub while both of us) were together on a journey and you didn’t pray but I rolled myself on the ground and prayed? I informed the Prophet about it and he said, ‘It would have been sufficient for you to do like this.’ The Prophet then stroked lightly the earth with his hands and then blew off the dust and passed his hands over his face and hands.”

1:340 Narrated by ‘Imran
Once we were traveling with the Prophet and we carried on traveling till the last part of the night and then we (halted at a place) and slept (deeply). There is nothing sweeter than sleep for a traveler in the last part of the night. So it was only the heat of the sun that made us to wake up and the first to wake up was so and so, then so and so and then so and so (the narrator ‘Auf said that Abu Raja’ had told him their names but he had forgotten them) and the fourth person to wake up was ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab. And whenever the Prophet used to sleep, nobody would wake up him till he himself used to get up as we did not know what was happening (being revealed) to him in his sleep.So, ‘Umar got up and saw the condition of the people, and he was a strict man, so he said, “Allahu Akbar” and raised his voice with Takbir, and kept on saying loudly till the Prophet got up because of it. When he got up, the people informed him about what had happened to them. He said, “There is no harm (or it will not be harmful). Depart!” So they departed from that place, and after covering some distance the Prophet stopped and asked for some water to perform the ablution. So he performed the ablution and the call for the prayer was pronounced and he led the people in prayer. After he finished from the prayer, he saw a man sitting aloof who had not prayed with the people.He asked, “O so and so! What has prevented you from praying with us?” He replied, “I am Junub and there is no water. ”

The Prophet said, “Perform Tayammum with (clean) earth and that is sufficient for you.” Then the Prophet proceeded on and the people complained to him of thirst. Thereupon he got down and called a person (the narrator ‘Auf added that Abu Raja’ had named him but he had forgotten) and ‘Ali, and ordered them to go and bring water.So they went in search of water and met a woman who was sitting on her camel between two bags of water. They asked, “Where can we find water?” She replied, “I was there (at the place of water) this hour yesterday and my people are behind me.” They requested her to accompany them. She asked, “Where?” They said, “To Allah’s Apostle .” She said, “Do you mean the man who is called the Sabi, (with a new religion)?” They replied, “Yes, the same person. So come along.” They brought her to the Prophet and narrated the whole story. He said, “Help her to dismount.”

The Prophet asked for a pot, then he opened the mouths of the bags and poured some water into the pot. Then he closed the big openings of the bags and opened the small ones and the people were called upon to drink and water their animals. So they all watered their animals and they (too) all quenched their thirst and also gave water to others and last of all the Prophet gave a pot full of water to the person who was Junub and told him to pour it over his body.The woman was standing and watching all that which they were doing with her water. By Allah, when her water bags were returned the looked like as if they were more full (of water) than they had been before (Miracle of Allah’s Apostle) Then the Prophet ordered us to collect something for her; so dates, flour and Sawiq were collected which amounted to a good meal that was put in a piece of cloth. She was helped to ride on her camel and that cloth full of food-stuff was also placed in front of her and then the Prophet said to her, “We have not taken your water but Allah has given water to us.”

She returned home late. Her relatives asked her: “O so and so what has delayed you?” She said, “A strange thing! Two men met me and took me to the man who is called the Sabi’ and he did such and such a thing.By Allah, he is either the greatest magician between this and this (gesturing with her index and middle fingers raising them towards the sky indicating the heaven and the earth) or he is Allah’s true Apostle.” Afterwards the Muslims used to attack the pagans around her abode but never touched her village. One day she said to her people, “I think that these people leave you purposely. Have you got any inclination to Islam?” They obeyed her and all of them embraced Islam. Abu ‘Abdultah said: The word Saba’a means “The one who has deserted his old religion and embraced a new religion.” Abul ‘Ailya said, “The Sabis are a sect of people of the Scripture who recite the Book of Psalms.”

IN SAHIH MUSLIM

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Book 2: the book of Purification (kitab al- taharah)

Introduction

We have read in the first Book that the love of Allah is the highest aim of a true believer. It is for the achievement of this single end that he affirms his faith in Him by renouncing all other types of godhood.The love of God is not something inert or lifeless; it is dynamic in the sense that it calls for a complete change in the life of man: change in his thoughts and ideas and change in his conduct and behaviour. One who claims to be a believer in Allah has to make a good deal of effort with a view to pleasing his: lord. He has to purify his soul from all evil thoughts and fancies so that the love of God should reside in it. Unless the soul is purged of all impurities one cannot achieve salvation. This is known as Tahdrah in Islam, and it is the foundation stone of Imin. This high objective of the purification of the soul requires intentional and deliberate efforts and a good deal of sacrifice on the part of man, and the most elementary stage in this sacred path is the cleanliness of body.By enjoining cleanliness of body upon man Islam awakens him to the realisation of the fact that when impurities on the body of a man produce such unhealthy effects on his physical being and corrode his mental health, how miserable his life would be when his soul is polluted with impurities. The process of the purification of the soul should, therefore, start with the purification of the body.

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Chapter 1: Merit of wudu’

Book 2: Number 432: Abu Malik at Ash’ari reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Cleanliness is half of faith and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praise be to Allah) fills the scale, and Subhan Allah (Glory be to Allah) and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praise be to Allah) fill up what is between the heavens and the earth, and prayer is a light, and charity is proof (of one’s faith) and endurance is a brightness and the Holy Qur’an is a proof on your behalf or against you. All men go out early in the morning and sell themselves, thereby setting themselves free or destroying themselves.

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Chapter 2: Purification is essential for prayer

Book 2: Number 433: Mus’ab b. Sa’d reported: ‘Abdullah son of Umar came to Ibn’Amir in order to inquire after his health as he was ailing. He said Ibn ‘Umar, why don’t you pray to Allah for me? He said: I heard of Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: Neither the prayer is accepted without parification nor is charity accepted out of the ill gotten (wealth), and thou wert the (governor) of Basra.

Book 2: Number 434: A hadith like this is narrated from the Apostle (may peace be upon him) with the same chain of transmitters by Muhammad b. Muthanna, Ibn Bashshar, Muhammad b. Ja’far, Shu’ba.

Book 2: Number 435: Hammam b. Munabbih who is the brother of Wahb b. Munabbih. said: This is what has been transmitted to us by Abu Huraira from Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and then narrated a hadith out of them and observed that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: The prayer of none amongst you would be accepted in a state of impurity till he performs ablution.

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Chapter 3: How to perform ablution

Book 2: Number 436: Humran, the freed slave of ‘Uthman, said: Uthman b. ‘Affan called for ablution water and this is how he performed the ablution. He washed his hands thrice. He then rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose with water (three times). He then washed his face three times, then washed his right arm up to the elbow three times, then washed his left arm like that, then wiped his head; then washed his right foot up to the ankle three times, then washed his left foot like that, and then said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) perform ablution like this ablution of mine. Then the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: He who performs ablution like this ablution of mine and then stood up (for prayer) and offered two rak’ahs of prayer without allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins are expiated. Ibn Shihab said: Our scholars remarked: This is the most complete of the ablutions perfomed for prayer.

Book 2: Number 437: Humran, the freed slave of ‘Uthman said: I saw Uthman call for a vessel (of water) and poured water over his hands three times and then washed them. Then he put his right hand in the vessel and rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose. Then he washed his face three times and his hands up to the elbow three times; then wiped his head, then washed his feet three times. Then he said that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had said: He who performed ablution like this ablution of mine and offered two raklahs of prayer without allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins would be expiated.

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Chapter 4: The merit of wudu and that of prayer after it

Book 2: Number 438: Humran. the freed slave of ‘Uthman. said: I heard from ‘Uthman b. ‘Affan and he was in the courtyard of the mosque, when the Mu’adhdhin (announcer of the prayer) came to him at the time of afternoon prayer. So the (‘Uthman) called for the ablution water and performed ablution and then said: By Allah, I am narrating to you a hadith. If there were not a verse in the Book of Allah, I would have never narrated it to you. I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: If a Muslim performs ablution and does it well and offers prayer, all his (sins) daring the period from one prayer to another would be pardoned by Allah.

Book 2: Number 439: This hadith is also narrated on the authority with the same chain of transmitters and in the hadith of Abu Usama the words are:” He who performed the ablution well and then offered the obligatory prayer.”

Book 2: Number 440: Humran reported when ‘Uthman performed ablution he said: By Allah, I am narrating to you a hadith had there not been this verse in the Book of Allah. I would not have narrated it to you. Verily I heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: Not a person is there who performed ablution, and did it well, then offered prayer, but his sins (which he committed) were not pardoned between the prayer that he offered and the next one. ‘Urwa said: The verse is this:” Those who suppress the clear proofs and the guidance which We have sent down”… to His words:” the Cursers” (ii. 15).

Book 2: Number 441: ‘Amr b Sa’id b al-As reported: I was, with Uthman that he called for ablution water and said: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: When the time for a prescribed prayer comes, if any Muslim perform ablution well and offers his prayer) with humility and bowing, it will be an expiation for his past sins, so long as he has not committed a major sin; and this applies to for all times.

Book 2: Number 442: Humran, the freed slave of ‘Uthman reported: I brought for Uthman b. ‘Affan the ablution water. He performed ablution and then said: Verily the people narrate from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) a hadith. I do not know what these are. but (I know this fact) that I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) perform ablution like this ablution of mine and then he said: He who performed ablution like this, all his previous sins would be expiated and his prayer and going towards the mosque would have an extra reward. In the tradition narrated by Ibn ‘Abda (the words are):” I came to Uthman and he performed ablution.”

Book 2: Number 443: Abu Anas reported that Uthman performed ablution at Maqi’aid and said: Should I not show you the ablution performed by Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him)? And he then washed (the different parts of the body) three times. 4″ Qutaiba has added in his narration the words:” There were with him (with Uthman) Companions of Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him).”

Book 2: Number 444: Humran b. Abin reported: I used to fetch water for ‘Uthman for his purification. Never was there a day that he did not take a bath with a small quantity of water. And Uthman said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) at the time of our returning from our prayer told us (certain things pertaining to purification). Mis’ar said: I find that it was afternoon prayer. He said: I do not know whether I should tell you a thing or keep quiet. We said: Messenger of Allah, tell us if it is good and if it is otherwise, Allah and His Apostle know better. Upon this he said: A Muslim who purifies (him self) and completes purification as enjoined upon him by Allah and then offers the prayers, that will be expiatious (of his sins he committed) between these (prayers).

Book 2: Number 445: Jami’ b. Shaddad reported: I heard Humran b. Aban narrate to Abu Burda in this very mosque during the governorship of Bishr that ‘Uthman b. Alfan said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed: He who completed ablution as Allah, the Exalted, enjoined upon him, his obligatory prayers would be explatious (for his minor sins that he would commit) during (the interval) between them. This hadith is transmitted by Ibn Mu’adh, and in the hadith narrated by Ghundar, the words” during the governorship of Bishr” are omitted and there is no mention of the obligatory prayers.

Book 2: Number 446: Humran, the freed slave of Uthman reported: One day Uthman b. Affan performed the ablution well, and then said: I saw Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) perform ablution, the best ablution, and then observed: He who performed ablution like this and then went towards the mosque and nothing (but the love of) prayer urged him (to do so), all his previous (minor) sins would be expiated.

Book 2: Number 447: Humran, the freed slave of ‘Uthman b. ‘Affan, reported on the authority of ‘Uthman b. ‘Affan that he heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: He who performed ablution for prayer and performed it properly and then went (to observe) obligatory prayer and offered it along with people or with the congregation or in the mosque, Allah would pardon his sins.

Book 2: Number 448: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Five prayers and from one Friday prayer to (the next) Friday prayer is an expiation (of the sins committed in between their intervals) if major sins are not committed.

Book 2: Number 449: Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) said: Five prayers and one Friday prayer to (the next) Friday prayer are expiatious (for the sins committed in the intervals) between them.

Book 2: Number 450: Abu Huraira reported: Verily the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Five (daily) prayers and from one Friday prayer to the (next) Friday prayer, and from Ramadhan to Ramadhan are expiatious for the (sins) committed in between (their intervals) provided one shuns the major sins.

Book 2: Number 451: ‘Uqba b. ‘Amir reported: We were entrusted with the task of tending the camels. On my turn when I came back in the evening after grazing them in the pastures, I found Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) stand and address the people. I heard these words of his: If any Muslim performs ablution well, then stands and prays two rak’ahs setting about them with his heart as well as his face, Paradise would be guaranteed to him. I said: What a fine thing is this! And a narrator who was before me said: The first was better than even this. When I cast a glance, I saw that it was ‘Umair who said: I see that you have just come and observed: If anyone amongst you performs the ablution, and then completes the ablution well and then says: I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger, the eight gates of Paradise would be opened for him and he may enter by whichever of them he wishes.

Book 2: Number 452: Uqba b. ‘Amir al-Juhani reported: Verily the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said and then narrated (the hadith) like one (mentioned above) except (this) that he said: He who performed ablution and said: I testify that there is no god but Allah, the One, there is no associate with Him and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger.

Book 2: Number 453: ‘Abdullah b. Zaid b. ‘Asim al Ansari, who was a Companion (of the Holy Prophet), reported: It was said to him (by people): Perform for us the ablution (as it was performed) by the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). He (‘Abdullah b. Zaid) called for a vessel (of water), and poured water from it on his hands and washed them three times. Then he inserted his hand (in the vessel) and brought it (water) out, rinsed his mouth and snuffed up water from the palm of one hand doing that three times, He again inserted his hand and brought it out and washed his face three times, then inserted his hand and brought it out and washed each arm up to the elbow twice, then inserted his hand and brought it out and wiped his head both front and back with his hands. He then washed his feet up to the ankles, and then said: This is how God’s Messenger (peace be upon him) performed ablution.

Book 2: Number 454: This hadith is narrated by Amr b. Yahya with the same chain of transmitters, but there is no mention of ankles.

Book 2: Number 455: Malik b. Anas narrated it from ‘Amr b. Yahya with the same chain of transmitters, transmitters and mentioned the rinsing (of mouth) and snuffing (of water into the nostrils) three times, but he did not mention” from one palm,” and made this addition: He moved them (his hands) for wiping to the front of his head and then the nape of his neck, then bringing them back till he reached the place from which he had begun, after which he washed his feet.

Book 2: Number 456: Babz reported: This hadith has been narrated by Wuwb on the authority of ‘Amr b. Yahyi with the same chain of transmitters and it has been mentioned therein: He rinsed his mouth. snuffed up water in nostrils and cleaned the nose with three handfuls and wiped his head moving (his hand) in front and then back once. Bahz said: Wuhaib narrated this hadith to me and Wuhaib said: Amr b. Yahya narrated to me this hadith twice.

Book 2: Number 457: ‘Abdullah b. Zaid b. ‘Asim al Mazini reported: He saw Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) perform the ablution. He rinsed his mouth then cleaned his nose, then washed his face three times, then washed his right hand thrice and then the other one, thrice. He then took fresh water and wiped his head and then washed his feet till he cleaned them.

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Chapter 5: While cleaning the nose and using of pebbles in toilet, the odd Number is preferable

Book 2: Number 458: Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying: When anyone wipes himself with pebbles (after answering the call of nature) he must make use of an odd Number and when any one of you performs ablution he must snuff in his nose water and then clean it.

Book 2: Number 459: Hammam b. Munabbih reported: This is what Abu Huraira transmitted to us from Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and he mentioned a Number of a hadith, of which this is one: that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When anyone amongst you (performs ablution) he must snuff his nostrils with water and then clean them.

Book 2: Number 460: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (way peace he upon him) said: When anyone performs ablution he must clean his nose and when anyone wipes himself with pebbles (after answering the call of nature) he must do that odd Number of times.

Book 2: Number 461: It has been transmitted by Abu Huraira and Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (both of them the reputed Companions of the Holy Prophet) that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said like that.

Book 2: Number 462: Abu Huraira reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said. When any one of you awakes up from sleep and performs ablution, he must clean his nose three times, for the devil spends the night in the interior of his nose.

Book 2: Number 463: Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: When anyone wipes himself with pebbles (after answering the call of nature) he should do this odd Number of times.

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Chapter 6: The washing of feet properly is an integral part of wudu

Book 2: Number 464: Salim, the freed slave of Shaddad, said: I came to ‘A’isha, the wife of the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him), on the day when Sa’db. Abi Waqqas died. ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Abu Bakr also came there and he performed ablution in her presence. She (Hadrat ‘A’isha) said: Abd al-Rahman, complete the ablution as I heard the Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: Woe to the heels because of hell fire.

Book 2: Number 465: Abdullah, the freed slave of Shahddad, came to ‘A’isha and transmitted from her a hadith like this (which she narrated) from the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him).

Book 2: Number 466: Salim, the freed slave of Mahri, reported: I and ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Abu Bakr went out (in order to join) the funeral procession of Sa’d b. Abi Waqqas and passed by the door of the residence of ‘A’isha, and then he transmitted a hadith like this from her who (narrated it) from the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him).

Book 2: Number 467: Salim, the freed slave of Shaddad b. al-Had said: I was in the presence of ‘A’isha, and then narrated on her authority a hadith like this from the Holy Prophet (way peace be upon him).

Book 2: Number 468: ‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr reported: We returned from Mecca to Medina with the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and when we came to some water on the way, some of the people were in a hurry at the time of the afternoon prayer and performed ablution hurriedly; and when we reached them, their heels were dry, no water had touched them. The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: Woe to (dry) heels, because of Hell fire. Make your ablution thorough.

Book 2: Number 469: In the hadith transmitted by Shu’ba these words are not there:” Complete the Wudu,” and there is the name of Abu Yahya al-A’raj (a narrator).

Book 2: Number 470: ‘Abdullah b. Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) lagged behind us on a journey. We travelled (back) and be took him; and then came the time of the afternoon prayer, and as we were going to wipe our feet he (the Holy Prophet) called out: Woe to the heels because of Hell fire.

Book 2: Number 471: Abu Huraira reported: Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) saw a man who did not wash his heel and he remarked: Woe to the heels because of hell fire.

Book 2: Number 472: Abu Huraira reported: He saw people perform ablution with the help of a water jar and he said: Complete the Wudu for i heard Abu al-Qasim (may peace be upon him) say: Woe to the hamstrings because of hellfire.

Book 2: Number 473: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Woe to the heels because of hellfire.

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Chapter 7: It is obligatory to wash all parts of the body necessary for purification

Book 2: Number 474: Jabir reported: ‘Umar b. Khattab said that a person performed ablution and left a small part equal to the space of a nail (unwashed). The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) saw that and said: Go back and perform ablution well. He then went back (performed ablution well) and offered the prayer.

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Chapter 8: Purging of sins with ablution water

Book 2: Number 475: Abu Huraira reported: Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: When a bondsman a Muslim or a believer washes his face (in course of ablution), every sin he contemplated with his eyes, will be washed away from his face along with water, or with the last drop of water; when he washes his hands, every sin they wrought will be effaced from his hands with the water, or with the last drop of water; and when he washes his feet, every sin towards which his feet have walked will be washed away with the water or with the last drop of water with the result that he comes out pure from all sins.

Book 2: Number 476: Uthman b. ‘Affan reported: The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) said: He who performed ablution well, his sins would come out from his body, even coming out from under his nails.

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Chapter 9: It is commendable to include forehead in washing the face and elbow and ankle in washing the hands and feet, while performing ablution

Book 2: Number 477: Nu’aim b. ‘Abdullah al-Mujmir reported: I saw Abu Huraira perform ablution. He washed his face and washed it well. He then washed his right hand including a portion of his arm. He then washed his left hand including a portion of his arm. He then wiped his head. He then washed his right foot including his shank, and then washed his left foot including shank, and then said: This is how I saw Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) perform his ablution. And (Abu Huraira) added that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had observed: You shall have your faces hands and feet bright on the Day of Resurrection because of your perfect ablution. He who can afford among you, let him increase the brightness of his forehead and that of hands and legs.

Book 2: Number 478: Nu’aim b. ‘AbdAllah reported: He saw Abu Huraira perform ablution. He washed his face and washed his hands up to the arms. He then washed his feet and reached up to the shanks and then said: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: My people would come with bright faces and bright hands and feet on account of the marks of ablution, so he who can increase the lustre of his forehead (and that of his hands and legs) should do so.

Book 2: Number 479: Abu Huraira reported: Verily Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: My Cistern has its dimensions wider than the distance between Aila and Aden, and its water is whiter than ice and sweeter than the honey diluted with milk, and its cups are more numerous than the Numbers of the stars. Verily I shall prevent the (faithless) people therefrom just as a man prevents the camels of the people from his fountain. They said: Messenger of Allah, will you recognise us on that day? He said: Yes, you will have distinctive marks which nobody among the peoples (except you) will have; you would come to me with blazing forehead and bright hands and feet on account of the traces of ablution.

Book 2: Number 480: Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: My people would come to me on the Cistern and I would drive away persons (from it) just as a person drives away other people’s camels from his camels. They (the hearers) said: Apostle of Allah, would you recognize us? He replied: Yea, you would have a mark which other people will not have. You would come to me with a white blaze on your foreheads and white marks on your feet because of the traces of ablution. A group among you would be prevented from coming to me, and they would not meet me, and I would say: O my Lord, they are my companions. Upon this an angel would reply to me saying: Do you know what these people did after you.

Book 2: Number 481: Hudhaifa reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: My Cistern is bigger than the space between Aila and Aden. By Him in Whose Hand is my life, I will drive away persons (from it) just as a person drives away unknown camels from his cistern. They (the companions) said: Messenger of Allab, would you recognise us? He said: Yes, you would come to me with white faces, and white hands and feet on account of the traces of ablution. None but you would have (this mark).

Book 2: Number 482: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) came to the graveyard and said: Peace be upon you! the abode of the believing people and we, if God so wills, are about to join you. I love to see my brothers. They (the hearers) said: Arn’t we your brothers Messenger of  Allah? He said: You are my companions, and our brothers are those who have, so far, not come into the world. They said: Messenger of Allah, how would you recognise those persons of your Ummah who have not yet been born? He said: Supposing a man had horses with white blazes on foreheads and legs among horses which were all black, tell me, would he not recognise his own horses? They said: Certainly. Messenger of Allah. He said: They would come with white faces and arms and legs owing to ablution, and I would arrive at the Cistern before them. Some people would be driven away from my Cistern as the stray camel is driven away. I would call out. Come. come. Then it would be said (to me): These people changed themselves after you, and I would say: Be off, be off.

Book 2: Number 483: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace The upon him) went out to the graveyard and said: Peace be upon you, the abode of the believing people. and If Allah so wills we shall join you (and so on and so forth) like the hadith narrated by Isma’il b. Ja’far except the words of Malik: Then some persons would be driven away from my Cistern.

Book 2: Number 484: Abu Hazim reported: I was (standing) behind Abu Huraira and he was performing the ablution for prayer. He extended the (washing) of his hand that it went up to his armpit. I said to him: O Abu Huraira, what is this ablution? He said: O of the tribe of Faruukh, you are here; if I knew that you were here, I would have never performed ablution like this; I have heard my Friend (may peace be upon him) say. In a believer adornment would reach the places where ablution reaches.

Book 2: Number 485: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Should I not suggest to you that by which Allah obliterates the sins and elevates the ranks (of a man). They (the hearers) said: Yes, Messenger of Allah. He said: Performing the ablution thoroughly despite odds, tranverside of more paces towards the mosque, and waiting for the next prayer after observing a prayer, and that is mindfulness.

Book 2: Number 486: This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ali’ b. ‘Abd al Rahman with the same chain of transmitters and there is no mention of the word of al Ribat in the hadith transmitted by Shu’ba and in the badith narrated by Malik” Ribat” has been mentioned twice. This is the” Ribat” for you, this is the” Ribat” for you.

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Chapter 10: Pertaining to tooth stick (brushing the teeth)

Book 2: Number 487: Abu Huraira reported: The Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: Were it not that I might over burden the believers and in the hadith transmitted by Zuhair” people” I would have ordered them to use tooth stick at every time of prayer.

Book 2: Number 488: Miqdam b. Shuraih narrated it from his father who said: I asked A’isha what Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) did first when he entered his house, and she replied: He used tooth stick (first of all).

Book 2: Number 489: ‘A’isha reported: Whenever Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) entered his house, he used tooth stick first of all.

Book 2: Number 490: Abu Musa reported: I went to the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and found one end of the tooth stick upon his tongue (i. e. he was rinsing his mouth).

Book 2: Number 491: Huddaifa reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) got up for Tahajjud prayer, he cleansed his mouth with the tooth stick.

Book 2: Number 492: This hadith is reported from Hudaifa by another chain of transmitters. Whenever he (the Holy Prophet) got up in the night, they (the transmitters) have not mentioned the words: for offering Tahajjud prayer.

Book 2: Number 493: (493) Hudaifa reported: Whenever he (the Holy Prophet) got up for prayer during the night, he cleansed his mouth with the tooth stick.

Book 2: Number 494: Ibn ‘Abbas reported that he spent a night at the house of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him), The Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him) got up for prayer in the latter part of the night. He went out and looked towards the sky and then recited this verse (19th) of AIi ‘Imran:” Verily in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of night and day.” up to the (words)” save us from the torment of Hell.” He then returned to his house, used the tooth stick, performed the ablution, and then got up and offered the prayer. He than lay down on the bed and again got up and went out and looked towards the sky and recited this verse (mentioned above), then returned, used the tooth stick, performed ablution and again offered the prayer.

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Chapter 11: Characteristics of fitra

Book 2: Number 495: Abu Huraira reported: Five are the acts quite akin to the Fitra, or five are the acts of Fitra: circumcision, shaving the pubes, cutting the nails, plucking the hair under the armpits and clipping the moustache.

Book 2: Number 496: Abu Huraira reported: Five are the acts of fitra: circumcision, removing the pubes, clipping the moustache, cutting the nails, plucking the hair under the armpits.

Book 2: Number 497: Anas reported: A time limit has been prescribed for us for clipping the moustache, cutting the nails, plucking hair under the armpits, shaving the pubes, that it should not be neglected far more than forty nights.

Book 2: Number 498: Ibn Umar said: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Trim closely the moustache, and let the beard grow.

Book 2: Number 499: Ibn Umar said: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) ordered us to trim the moustache closely and spare the beard.

Book 2: Number 500: Ibn Umar said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be opon him) said: Act against the polytheists, trim closely the moustache and grow beard.

Book 2: Number 501: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Trim closely the moustache, and grow beard, and thus act against the fire worshippers.

Book 2: Number 502: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be npon him) said: Ten are the acts according to fitra: clipping the moustache, letting the beard grow, using the toothstick, snuffing water in the nose, cutting the nails, washing the finger joints, plucking the hair under the armpits, shaving the pubes and cleaning one’s private parts with water. The narrator said: I have forgotten the tenth, but it may have been rinsing the mouth.

Book 2: Number 503: This hadith has been narrated by Mus’ab b. Shaiba with the same chain of transmitters except for these words:” His father said: I forgot the tenth one.”

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Chapter 12: How to cleanse oneself after relieving one self

Book 2: Number 504: Salman reported that it was said to him: Your Apostle (may peace be upon him) teaches you about everything, even about excrement. He replied: Yes, he has forbidden us to face the Qibla at the time of excretion or urination, or cleansing with right hand or with less than three pebbles, or with dung or bone.

Book 2: Number 505: Salman said that (one among) the polytheists remarked: I see that your friend even teaches you about the excrement. He replied; Yes, he has in fact forbidden us that anyone amongst us should cleanse himself with his right hand, or face the Qibla. He has forbidden the use of dung or bone for it, and he has also instructed us not to use less than three pebbles (for this purpose).

Book 2: Number 506: Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade the use of bone or the droppings of camels for wiping (after excretion).

Book 2: Number 507: Abu Ayyub reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Whenever you go to the desert, neither turn your face nor turn your back towards the Qibla while answering the call of nature, but face towards the east or the west. Abu Ayyub said: When we came to Syria we found that the latrines already built there were facing towards the Qibla. We turned our faces away from them and begged forgiveness of the Lord. He said: Yes.

Book 2: Number 508: Abu Huraira said: When any one amongst you squats for answering the call of nature, he should neither turn his face towards the Qibla nor turn his back towards it.

Book 2: Number 509: Wasi’ b. Habban reported: I was offering my prayer in the mosque and Abdullah b. Umar was sitting there reclining with his back towards the Qibla. After completing my prayer. I went to him from one side. Abdullah said: People say when you go to the latrine, you should neither turn your face towards the Qibla nor towards Baitul Maqdis. ‘Abdullah said (farther): I went up to the roof of the house and saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) squatting on two bricks for relieving himself with his face towards Baital Maqdis.

Book 2: Number 510: Abdullah b. Umar said: I went up to the roof of the house of my sister Hafsa and saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) relieving himself facing Syria. with his back to the Qibla.

Book 2: Number 511: Abu Qatada reported it from his father: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: None of you should hold penis with his right hand while urinating, or wipe himself with his right hand in privy and should not breathe into the vessel (from which he drinks).

Book 2: Number 512: Abu Qatada reported it from his father that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When anyone amongst you enters the privy he should not touch his penis with his right hand.

Book 2: Number 513: Aba Qatada reported: The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) forbade (us) to breathe into the venel, to touch the penis with the right hand and to wipe after relieving with right hand.

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Chapter 13: Starting from the right hand side for ablution, etc

Book 2: Number 514: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) loved to start from the right hand side for performing ablution, for combing (the hair) and wearing the shoes.

Book 2: Number 515: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) loved to start from the right hand side in his every act i. e. in wearing shoes, in combing (his hair) and in performing ablution.

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Chapter 14: Easing is forbidden in the streets and under the shade

Book 2: Number 516: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Be on your guard against two things which provoke cursing. They (the companions present there) said: Messenger of Allah, what are those things which provoke cursing? He said: Easing on the thoroughfares or under the shades (where they take shelter and rest).

Book 2: Number 517: Anas b. Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) entered an enclosure while a servant was following him with a jar of water and he was the youngest amongst us and he placed it by the side of a lote tree. When the Messenger of Allah, (may peace be upon him) relieved himself, he came out and had cleansed himself with water.

Book 2: Number 518: Anas b. Malik reported: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) entered the privy, a servant and I used to carry a skin of water, and a pointed staff, and he would cleanse himself with water.

Book 2: Number 519: Anas b. Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) went to a far off place in the desert (hidden from the sight of human beings) for relieving himself. Then I brought water for him and he cleansed himself.

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Chapter 15: Wiping over the socks

Book 2: Number 520: Hummam reported: Jarir urinated, then performed ablution and wiped over the socks. It was said to him: Do you do like this? He said: Yes, I saw that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) urinated, then performed ablution and then wiped over his shoes. A’mash said: Ibrahim had observed that this hadith was a surprise for them (the people) because Jarir had embraced Islam after the revelation of Surat al Ma’ida.

Book 2: Number 521: This hadith is narrated on the same authority from A’mash by another chain of transmitters like one transmitted by Abu Mu’awyia. The hadith reported by ‘Isa and Sufyan has these words also:” This hadith surprised the friends of Abdullab'” for Jarir had embraced Islam after the revelation of al Ma’ida.

Book 2: Number 522: Hudhaifa reported: I was with the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) when he came to the dumping ground of filth belonging to a particular tribe. He urinated while standing, and I went aside. He (the Holy Prophet) asked me to come near him and I went so near to him that I stood behind his heels. He then performed ablution and wiped over his socks.

Book 2: Number 523: Abu Wa’il reported: Abu Musa inflicted extreme rigour upon himself in the matter of urination and urinated in a bottle and said: When the skin of anyone amongst the people of Israel was besmeared with urine, he cut that portion with a cutter. Hudhaifa said: I wish that’ your friend should not inflict such an extreme rigour. I and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) were going together till we reached the dumping ground of filth behind an enclosure. He stood up as one among you would stand up. and he urinated, I tried to turn away from him, but he beckoned to me, so I went to him and I stood behind him, till he had relieved himself.

Book 2: Number 524: The son of Mughira b. Shu’ba reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) went out for relieving himself. Mughira went with him carrying a jug full of water. When he (the Holy Prophet) came back after relieving himself, he poured water over him and he performed ablution and wiped over his socks; and in the narration of Ibn Rumh there is” till” instead of” when”.

Book 2: Number 525: This hadith has been transmitted with the same chain of transmitters by Yahya b. Sa’id with the addition of these words:” He washed his face and hands, and wiped his head and then wiped his socks.”

Book 2: Number 526: Mughira b. Shu’ba reported: I was with the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) one night. He came down (from the ride) and relieved himself. He then came and I poured water upon him from the jar that I carried with me. He performed ablution and wiped over his socks.

Book 2: Number 527: Mughira b. Shu’ba reported: I was in the company of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on a journey when he said: Mughira take hold of this jar (of water). I took hold of it and I went out with him. (I stopped but) the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) proceeded on till he was out of my sight. He relieved himself and then came back and he was wearing a tight sleeved Syrian gown. He tried to get his forearms out. but the sleeve of the gown was very narrow, so he brought his hands out from under the gown. I poured water over (his hands) and he performed ablution for prayer, then wiped over his socks and prayed.

Book 2: Number 528: Mughira b. Shu’ba reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) went out for relieving himself. When he came back I brought for him a jar (of water) and poured water upon his hands and He washed his face. He tried to wash his forearms, but as the (sleeves of the) gown were tight. He, therefore, brought them out from under the gown. He then washed them, wiped his head, and wiped his socks and then prayed.

Book 2: Number 529: ‘Urwa b. Mughira reported his father having said: I was one night with the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) on a journey. He said to me: Have you any water with you? I said: Yes. He (the Holy Prophet) came down from his ride and went on till he disappeared in the darkness of night. He then came back and I poured water for him from the jar. He washed his face, He had a woollen gown on him and he could not bring out his forearms from it (i. e. from its sleeves) and consequently he brought them out from under his gown. He washed his forearms, wiped over his head. I then bent down to take off his socks. But he said: Leave them, for my feet were clean when I put them in, and he only wiped over them.

Book 2: Number 530: ‘Urwah al Mughira reported it from his father: He (Mughira) helped the Apostle (may peace be upon him) in performing the ablution, and he performed it and wiped over his shoes. He (Mughira) said to him (about the washing of the feet after putting them off), but he (the Holy Prophet) said: I put them (feet) in when these were clean.

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Chapter 16: Wiping (over) the forelock and turban

Book 2: Number 531: ‘Urwa b. al Mughira b. Shu’ba reported it on the authority of his father that he said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) lagged behind (in a journey) and I also lagged behind along with him. After having relieved himself he said: Have you any water with you? I brought to him a jar of water; he washed his palms, and face, and when he tried to get his forearms out (he could not) for the sleeve of the gown was tight. He, therefore, brought them out from under the gown and, throwing it over his shoulders, he washed his forearm. He then wiped his forelock and his turban and his socks. He then mounted and I also mounted (the ride) and came to the people. They had begun the prayer with ‘Abd ar Rabmin b. ‘Anf leading them and had completed a rak’a. When he perceived the presence of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) he began to retire. He (the Holy Prophet) signed to him to continue and offered prayer along with them. Then when he had pronounced the salutation, the Apostle (may peace be upon him) got up and I also got up with him, and we offered the rak’a which had been finished before we came.

Book 2: Number 532: Ibn Mughira narrated it from his father: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) wiped over his socks and over his forehead and over his turban.

Book 2: Number 533: This hadith has been transmitted by Ibn Mughira on the authority of his father by another chain of transmitters.

Book 2: Number 534: Bakr reported that he had heard from the son of Mughira that verily the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) performed ablution and wiped over his forehead and wiped over his turban and over his socks.

Book 2: Number 535: It is narrated from Bilal that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) wiped over the socks and turban, and in the hadith transmitted by ‘Isa b. Yaunus the words are:” Bilal narrated it to me.”

Book 2: Number 536: This tradition is transmitted by A’mash with this addition;, I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him).”

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Chapter 17: Time limit for wiping over the shoes

Book 2: Number 537: Shuraih b. Hani said: I came to ‘A’isha to ask her about wiping over the socks. She said: You better ask (‘Ali) son of Abu Talib for he used to travel with Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him). We asked him and he said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stipulated (the upper limit) of three days and three nights for a traveller and one day and one night for the resident.

Book 2: Number 538: This hadith is narrated by Ubaidullah b. ‘Amr and Zaid b. Abu Unaisa with the same chain of transmitters.

Book 2: Number 539: Shuraib b. Hani reported: I asked ‘A’isha about wiping over the shoes. She said: You better go to ‘Ali, for he knows more about this than I. I, therefore, came to ‘Ali and he narrated from the Apostle (may peace be upon him) like this.

Book 2: Number 540: Sulaiman b. Buraida narrated it from his father that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) offered prayers with one ablution on the day of the Conquest (of Mecca) and wiped over the socks. ‘Umar said to him: You have today done something that you have not been accustomed to before. He (the Holy Prophet) said:  ‘Umar, I have done that on purpose.

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Chapter 18: It is undesirable to put one’s hand in the utensil before washing it

Book 2: Number 541: Abu Huraira said: When anyone amongst you wakes up from sleep, he must not put his hand in the utensil till he has washed it three times, for he does not know where his hand was during the night.

Book 2: Number 542: This hadith is transmitted from Abu Huraira by another chain of transmitters.

Book 2: Number 543: Zahri and Ibn Musayyab have both transmitted a hadith like this from Abu Huraira who narrated it from the Apostle (may peace be upon him).

Book 2: Number 544: Abu Huraira reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When anyone amongst you wakes up from sleep, he should wash his hands three times before putting it in the utensil, for he does not know where his hand was during the night.

Book 2: Number 545: This hadith has been transmitted through other chains of transmitters on the authority of Abu Huraira in which it is reported that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) made a mention of washing the hand, and did not instruct to wash it three times. But the hadith narrated from Jabir and Ibn Musayyab. Abu Salama, and Abdullah b. Shaqiq, Abu Salih, Abla Razin, there is a mention of” three times”.

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Chapter 19: Instructions pertaining to the licking of a dog

Book 2: Number 546: Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) to have said: When a dog licks a utensil belonging to any one of you, (the thing contained in it) should be thrown away and then (the utensil) should be washed seven times.

Book 2: Number 547: This hadith has been transmitted by another chain of transmitters in which there is no mention of” throwing away”.

Book 2: Number 548: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When a dog drinks out of a vessel belonging to any one of you, he must wash it seven times.

Book 2: Number 549: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: The purification of the utensil belonging to any one of you, after it is licked by a dog, lies in washing it seven times, using sand for the first time.

Book 2: Number 550: Hammam b. Munabbih reported: Of the a hadith narrated by Abu Huraira from Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), one is this: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: The purification of the utensil belonging to one amongst you, after it is licked by a dog, lies in washing it seven times.

Book 2: Number 551: Ibn Mughaffal reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) ordered killing of the dogs, and then said: What about them, i. e. about other dogs? and then granted concession (to keep) the dog for hunting and the dog for (the security) of the herd, and said: When the dog licks the utensil, wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time.

Book 2: Number 552: A hadith like this has been narrated from Shu’ba with the same chain of transmitters except for the fact that in the hadith transmitted by Yahya those words are:” He (the Holy Prophet) gave concession in the case of the dog for looking after the herd, for hunting and for watching the cultivated land,” and there is no mention of this addition (i. e. concession in case of watching the cultivated lands) except in the hadith transmitted by Yahya.

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Chapter 20: It is forbidden to urinate in stagnant water

Book 2: Number 553: Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade to urinate in stagnant water.

Book 2: Number 554: Abu Huraira reported: the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: None amongst you should urinate in standing water, and then wash in it.

Book 2: Number 555: Hammam b. Munabbih said: Of the ahadith narrated to us by Abu Huraira from Muhammad the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) one is this: The Messenger or Allah (may peace be upon him) said: You should not urinate in standing water, that is not flowing, then wash in it.

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Chapter 21: It is forbidden to wash oneself in standing water

Book 2: Number 556: Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) saying: None of you must wash in standing water when he is in a state of Junub. And Abu Huraira was asked how it was to be done; he said: It was to be taken out in handfuls.

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Chapter 22: It is obligatory to cleanse the mosque when there are impurities in it and the earth becomes clean of impurities with the help of water without scraping (the part of it)

Book 2: Number 557: Anas reported: A Bedouin urinated in the mosque. Some of the persons stood up (to reprimand him or to check him from doing so), but the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Leave him alone; don’t interrupt him. He (the narrator) said: And when he had finished, he called for a bucket of water and poured it over.

Book 2: Number 558: Anas b. Malik narrated that a desert Arab (Bedouin) stood in a corner of the mosque and urinated there. The people (the Companions of the Holy Prophet who were present there) shouted, but the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Leave him alone. When he had finished, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) ordered that a bucket (of water) should be brought and poured over it.

Book 2: Number 559: Anas b. Malik reported: While we were in the mosque with Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him), a desert Arab came and stood up and began to urinate in the mosque. The Companions of Allah‘s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Stop, stop, but the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Don’t interrupt him; leave him alone. They left him alone, and when he finished urinating, Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) called him and said to him: These mosques are not the places meant for urine and filth, but are only for the remembrance of Allah, prayer and the recitation of the Qur’an, or Allah’s Messenger said something like that. He (the narrator) said that he (the Holy Prophet) then gave orders to one of the people who brought a bucket of water and poured It over.

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Chapter 23: Pertaining to the urine of the suckling babe, and how it is to be washed away

Book 2: Number 560: A’isha, the wife of the Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: Babies were brought to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and he blessed them, and after having chewed (something, e.g. dates or any other sweet thing) he rubbed there with their soft palates. A baby was brought to him and he passed water over him (over his garment), so he asked water to be brought and sprinkled it, but he did not wash it.

Book 2: Number 561: A’isha reported: A suckling babe was brought to the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) and he urinated in his tap. He (the Holy Prophet) sent for water and poured it over.

Book 2: Number 562: Hisham narrated the hadith like one transmitted by Ibn Numair (the above mentioned one) with the same chain of transmitters.

Book 2: Number 563: Umm Qais daughter of Mihsan reported that she came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) with her child. who was not yet weaned, and she placed him in his lap; and he urinated in his (Holy Prophet’s) lap. He (the Holy Prophet) did nothing more than spraying water over it.

Book 2: Number 564: This hadith has also been narrated from al Zuhri with the same chain of narrators. (but for the words):” He (the Holy Prophet) sent for water and sprinkled it over.”

Book 2: Number 565: Ubaidullah b. Abdullah b. ‘Utba b. Mas’ud said: Umm Qais, daughter of Mihsan, was among the earliest female emigrants who took the oath of allegiance to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and she was the sister of ‘Ukkasha b. Mihsan, one amongst the sons of Asad b. Khuzaima. He (the narrator) said: She (Umm Qais) told me that she came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) with her son and he had not attained the age of eating food. He (the narrator, ‘Ubaidullah), said: She told me that her son passed urine in the lap of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sent for water and sprayed it over his garment (over that part which was contaminated with the urine of the child) and he did not wash it thoroughly.

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Chapter 24: Washing away of the semen from the garment and its scraping

Book 2: Number 566: Alqama and Aswad reported: A person stayed in the house of A’isha and in the morning began to wash his garment. A’isha said: In case you saw it (i. e. drop of semen), it would have served the purpose (of purifying the garment) if you had simply washed that spot; and in case you did not see it, it would have been enough to sprinkle water around it, for when I saw that on the garment of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). I simply scraped it off and he offered prayer, while putting that on.

Book 2: Number 567: Al Aawad and Hammam reported A’isha as saying: I used to scrape off the (drop of) semen from the garment of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him).

Book 2: Number 568: Qutaiba b. Sa’id, Ishaq b. Ibrahim, Ibn Abi ‘Aruba, Abu Ma’shar, Abu Bakr b. Abu Shaiba, Mansur and Mughira have all transmitted from Ibrahim, who transmitted it on the authority of A’isha’s narration pertaining to the scraping off of the (drop) of semen from the garment of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) like the hadith of Khalid on the authority of Abu Ma’shar.

Book 2: Number 569: Hammam narrated the hadith from A’isha like the (above mentioned) traditions.

Book 2: Number 570: ‘Amr b. Maimun said: I asked Sulaiman b. Yasir whether the semen that gets on to the garment of a person should be washed or not. He replied: A’isha told me: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) washed the semen, and then went out for prayer in that very garment and I saw the mark of washing on it.

Book 2: Number 571: Abu Kuraib, Ibn al Mubarak, Ibn Abu Za’ida all of them narrated from Amr b. Maimun with the same chain of transmitters. Ibn Abu Za’ida narrated as was transmitted from Ibn Bishr that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) washed semen, and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Ibn Mabarak and Abdul Wahid the words are:” She (A’isha) reported: I used to wash it from the garment of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him).”

Book 2: Number 572: Abdullah b. Shihab al Khaulani reported: I stayed in the house of ‘A’isha and had a wet dream (and perceived its effect on my garment), so (in the morning) I dipped both (the clothes) in water. This (act of mine) was watched by a maid servant of A’isha and she informed her. She (Hadrat A’isha) sent me a message: Whatprompted you to act like this with your clothes? He (the narrator) said: I told that I saw in a dream what a sleeper sees. She said: Did you find (any mark of the fluid) on your clothes? I said: No. She said: Had you found anything you should have washed it. Incase I found that (semen) on the garment of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) dried up, I scraped it off with my nails.

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Chapter 25: The impurity of the blood of menses and its washing

Book 2: Number 573: Asma (daughter of Abu Bakr) reported: A woman came to the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) and said: What should one do if the blood of menses smears the garment of one amongst us? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: She should scrape it, then rub it with water, then pour water over it and then offer prayer in it.

Book 2: Number 574: This tradition is narrated by Abu Kuraib, Ibn Numair, Abu Tahir, Ibn Wahb, Yahya b. ‘Abdullah b. Salim, Malik b. Anas, ‘Amr b. Harith on the authority of Hisham b. ‘Urwa, with the same chain of transmitters like one transmitted by Yahya b. Sa’id like the above mentioned.

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Chapter 26: Proof of the impurity of urine and that it is obligatory to safeguard oneself from it

Book 2: Number 575: Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) happened to pass by two graves and said: They (their occupants) are being tormented, but they are not tormented for a grievous sin. One of them carried tales and the other did not keep himself safe from being defiled by urine. He then called for a fresh twig and split it into two parts, and planted them on each grave and then said: Perhaps, their punishment way be mitigated as long as these twigs remain fresh.

Book 2: Number 576: This hadith is transmitted from A’mash by Abmad b. Yusuf al Azdi, Mu’alla b. Asad, Abd al Wahid, Sulaiman with the same chain of transmitters but for the words:” The other did not keep himself safe from being defiled by urine.”

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Book 3: Menstruation (kitab al- haid)

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Chapter 1: Lying with one in menstruation above the waist wrapper

Book 3: Number 577: ‘A’isha reported: When anyone amongst us (amongst the wives of the Holy Prophet) menstruated, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) asked her to tie a waist wrapper over her (body) and then embraced her.

Book 3: Number 578: ‘A’isha reported: When anyone amongst us was menstruating the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) asked her to tie waist wrapper daring the time when the menstrual blood profusely flowed and then embraced her; and she (‘A’isha) observed: And who amongst you can have control over his desires as the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had over his desires.

Book 3: Number 579: Maimuna (the wife of the Holy Prophet) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) contacted and embraced his wives over the waist wrapper when they were menstruating.

Book 3: Number 580: Kuraib the freed slave of Ibn Abbas, reported: I heard it from Maimuna, the wife of the Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him): The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to lie with me when I menstruated, and there was a cloth between me and him.

Book 3: Number 581: Umm Salama reported: While I was lying with the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) in a bed cover I menstruated, so I slipped away and I took up the clothes (which I wore) in menses. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Have you menstruated? I said: Yes. He called me and I lay down

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Chapter 2: The menstruating woman is permitted to wash the head of her husband, comb his hair, and her left over as clean, and one is permitted to recline in her lap and recite the qur’an

Book 3: Number 582: It is reported from ‘A’isha that she observed: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was in I’tikaf, he inclined his head towards me and I combedhis hair, and he did not enter the house but for the natural calls (for relieving himself).

Book 3: Number 583: ‘Amra daughter of ‘Abd al-Rahman reported: ‘A’isha, wife of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed: When I was (in I’tikaf), I entered the house for the call of nature, and while passing I inquired after the health of the sick (in the. family), and when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was (in I’tikaf), he put out his head towards me, while he himself was in the mosque, and I combed his hair; and he did not enter the house except for the call of nature so long as he was In I’tikaf; and Ibn Rumh stated: As long as they (the Prophet and his wives) were among the observers of I’tikaf.

Book 3: Number 584: ‘A’isha, the wife of the Apostle (may peace he upon him), reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) put out from the mosque his head for me as he was in I’tikaf, and I washed it in the state that I was menstruating.

Book 3: Number 585: ‘Urwa reported it from ‘A’isha that she observed: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) inclined his head towards me (from the mosque) while I was in my apartment and I combed it in a state of menstruation.

Book 3: Number 586: Al-Aswad narrated it from ‘A’isha that she observed: I used to wash the head of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), while I was in a state of menstruation.

Book 3: Number 587: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to me: Get me the mat from the mosque. I said: I am menstruating. Upon this he remarked: Your menstruation is not in your hand.

Book 3: Number 588: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) ordered me that I should get him the mat from the mosque. I said: I am menstruating. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Do get me that, for menstruation is not in your hand.

Book 3: Number 589: Abu Huraira reported: While the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was in the mosque, he said: O ‘A’isha, get me that garment. She said: I am menstruating. Upon this he remarked: Your menstruation is not in your hand, and she, therefore, got him that.

Book 3: Number 590: ‘A’isha reported: I would drink when I was menstruating, then I would hand it (the vessel) to the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and he would put his mouth where mine had been, and drink, and I would eat flesh from a bone when I was menstruating, then hand it over to the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and he would put his mouth where mine had been. Zuhair made no mention of (the Holy Prophet’s) drinking.

Book 3: Number 591: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) would recline in my lap when I was menstruating, and recite the Qur’an.

Book 3: Number 592: Thabit narrated it from Anas: Among the Jews, when a woman menstruated, they did not dine with her, nor did they live with them in their houses; so the Companions of the Apostle (may peace be upon him) asked The Apostle (may peace be upon him), and Allah, the Exalted revealed:” And they ask you about menstruation; say it is a pollution, so keep away from woman during menstruation” to the end (Qur’an, ii. 222). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Do everything except intercourse. The Jews heard of that and said: This man does not want to leave anything we do without opposing us in it. Usaid b. Hudair and Abbad b. Bishr came and said: Messenger of Allah, the Jews say such and such thing. We should not have, therefore, any contactwith them (as the Jews do).

The face of the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) underwent such a change that we thought he was angry with them, but when they went out, they happened to receive a gift of milk which was sent to the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him). He (the Holy Prophet) called for them and gave them drink, whereby they knew that he was not angry with them.

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Chapter 3: On Al-Madhi

Book 3: Number 593: ‘Ali reported: I was one whose prostatic fluid flowed readily and I was ashamed to ask the Apostle (may peace be upon him) about it, because of the position of his daughter. I, therefore, asked Miqdad. b. al-Asad and he inquired of him (the Holy Prophet). He (the Holy Prophet) said: He should wash his male organ and perform ablution.

Book 3: Number 594: ‘Ali reported: I felt shy of asking about prostatic fluid from the Apostle (may peace be upon him) because of Fatimah. I, therefore, asked al-Miqdad (to ask on my behalf) and he asked. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Ablution is obligatory in such a case.

Book 3: Number 595: Ibn ‘Abbas reported it from ‘Ali: We sent al-Miqdad b. al-Aswad to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) to ask him what must be done about prostatic fluid which flows from (the private part of) a person. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Perform ablution and wash your sexual organ.

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Chapter 4: Washing of face and hands after waking up from sleep

Book 3: Number 596: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: The Apostle (may peace be upon him) woke up at night; relieved himself, and then washed his face and hands and then again slept.

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Chapter 5: It is permissible for a person to sleep after sexual intercourse (without a bath) and the desirability of ablution for him, and washing of the sexual organ as he intends to fat, drink, or sleep or cohabit

Book 3: Number 597: ‘A’isha reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) intended to sleep after having sexual intercourse, he performed ablution as for the prayer before going to sleep.

Book 3: Number 598: ‘A’isha reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had sexual intercourse and intended to eat or sleep, he performed the ablution of prayer.

Book 3: Number 599: This hadith has been transmitted by Shu’ba with the same chain of transmitters. Ibn at Muthanna said in his narration: AI-Hakam narrated to us who heard from Ibrahim narrating that.

Book 3: Number 600: Ibn ‘Umar reported: Umar said: Is one amongst us permitted to sleep in a state of impurity (i. e. after having sexual intercourse)? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes, after performing ablution.

Book 3: Number 601: Ibn ‘Umar said: ‘Umar asked the verdict of the Shari’ah from the Apostle (may peace be upon him) thus: Is it permissible for any one of us to sleep in a state of impurity? He (the Holy Prophet said: Yes, he must perform ablution and then sleep and take a bath when he desires.

Book 3: Number 602: Ibn Umar reported: Umar b. al-Khattab said to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), that he became Junbi during the night. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to him: Perform ablution, wash your sexual organ and then go to sleep.

Book 3: Number 603: ‘Abdullah b. Abu’l Qais reported: I asked ‘A’isha about the Witr (prayer) of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and made mention of a hadith, then I said: What did he do after having sexual intercourse? Did he take a bath before going to sleep or did he sleep before taking a bath? She said: He did all these. Some times he took a bath and then slept, and sometimes he performed ablution only and went to sleep. I (the narrator) said: Praise be to Allah Who has made things easy (for human beings).

Book 3: Number 604: This hadith has been transmitted with the same chain of transmitters from Mu’awyia b. Salih by Zuhair b. Harb, ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Mahdi, Harun b. Sa’id al-‘Aili and Ibn Wahb.

Book 3: Number 605: Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When anyone amongst you has sexual intercourse with his wife and then he intends to repeat it, he should perform ablution. In the hadith transmitted by Abu Bakr. (the words are):” Between the two (acts) there should be an ablution,” or he (the narrator) said:” Then he intended that it should be repeated.”

Book 3: Number 606: Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to have sexual intercourse with his wives with a single bath.

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Chapter 6: Bathing is obligatory for a woman after experiencing orgasm in dream

Book 3: Number 607: Anas b. Malik reported: Umm Sulaim who was the grandmother of Ishaq came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) in the presence of ‘A’isha and said to him: Messenger of Allah, in case or woman sees what a man sees in dream and she experiences in dream what a man experiences (i. e. experiences orgasm)? Upon this ‘A’isha remarked: O Umm Sulaim, you brought humiliation to women;may your right hand be covered with dust. He (the Holy Prophet) said to ‘A’isha: Let your hand be covered with dust, and (addressing Umm Sulaim) said: Well, O Umm Sulaim, she should take a bath if she sees that (i. e. she experiences orgasm in dream).

Book 3: Number 608: Anas b. Malik reported that Umm Sulaim narrated it that she asked the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) about a woman who sees in a dream what a man sees (sexual dream). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: In case a woman sees that, she must take a bath. Umm Sulaim said: I was bashful on account of that and said: Does it happen? Upon this the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Yes (it does happen), otherwise how can (a child) resemble her? Man’s discharge (i. e. sperm) is thick and white and the discharge of woman is thin and yellow; so the resemblance comes from the one whose genes prevail or dominate.

Book 3: Number 609: Anas b. Malik reported: A woman asked the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) about a woman who sees in her dream what a man sees in his dream (sexual dream). He (the Holy Prophet) said: If she experiences what a man experiences, she should take a bath.

Book 3: Number 610: Umm Salama reported: Umm Sulaim went to the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) and said: Apostle of Allah, Allah is not ashamed of the truth. Is bathing necessary for a woman when she has a sexual dream? Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Yes, when she sees the liquid (vaginal secretion). Umm Salama said: Messenger of Allah, does a woman have sexual dream? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Let your hand be covered with dust, in what way does her child resemble her?

Book 3: Number 611: This hadith with the same sense (as narrated above) bus been transmitted from Hisham b. ‘Urwa with the same chain of narrators but with this addition that she (Umm Salama) said:” You humiliated the women.

Book 3: Number 612: ‘A’isha the wife of the Apostle (may peace be upon him) narrated: Umm Sulaim, the mother of Bani Abu Talha, came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and a hadith (like that) narrated by Hisham was narrated but for these words. A’isha said: I expressed disapproval to her, saying: Does a woman see a sexual dream?

Book 3: Number 613: It is reported on the authority of ‘A’isha that a woman came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and inquired: Should a woman wash herself when she sees a sexual dream and sees (the marks) of liquid? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes. ‘A’isha said to her: May your hand be covered with dust and injured. She narrated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Leave her alone. In what way does the child resemble her but for the fact that when the genes contributed by woman prevail upon those of man, the child resembles the maternal family, and when the genes of man prevail upon those of woman the child resembles the paternal family.

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Chapter 7: The characteristic of the male reproductive substance (sperm) and female reproductive substance (ovum), and that the offspring is produced by the contribution of both

Book 3: Number 614: Thauban, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), said: While I was standing beside the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) one of the rabbis of the Jews came and said: Peace be upon you, O Muhammad. I pushed him backwith a push that he was going to fall. Upon this he said: Why do you push me? I said: Why don’t you say: O Messenger of Allah? The Jew said: We call him by the name by which he was named by his family. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: My name is Muhammad with which I was named by my family. The Jew said: I have come to ask you (something). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Should that thing be of any benefit to you, if I tell you that? He (the Jew) said: I will lend my ears to it. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) drew a line with the help of the stick that he had with him and then said: Ask (whatever you like). Thereupon the Jew said: Where would the human beings be on the Day when the earth would change into another earth and the heavens too (would change into other heavens)? The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: They would be in darkness beside the Bridge. He (the Jew) again said: Who amongst people would be the first to cross (this bridge).? He said: They would be the poor amongst the refugees.

The Jew said: What would constitute their breakfast when they would enter Paradise? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: A caul of the fish liver. He (the Jew) said. What would be their food alter this? He (the Holy Prophet) said: A bullock which was fed in the different quarters of Paradise would be slaughtered for them. He (the Jew) said: What would be their drink? He (the Holy Prophet) said: They would be given drink from the fountain which is named” Salsabil”. He (the Jew) said: I have come to ask you about a thing which no one amongst the people on the earth knows except an apostle or one or two men besides him. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Would it benefit you if I tell you that? He (the Jew) said: I would lend ears to that. He then said: I have come to ask you about the child.

He (the Holy Prophet) said: The reproductive substance of man is white and that of woman (i. e. ovum central portion) yellow, and when they have sexual intercourse and the male’s substance (chromosomes and genes) prevails upon the female’s substance (chromosomes and genes), it is the male child that is created by Allah’s Decree, and when the substance of the female prevails upon the substance contributed by the male, a female child is formed by the Decree of Allah. The Jew said: What you have said is true; verily you are an Apostle. He then returned and went away. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: He asked me about such and such things of which I have had no knowledge till Allah gave me that.

Book 3: Number 615: This tradition has been narrated by Mu’awyia b. Salim with the same chain of transmitters except for the words: I was sitting beside the Messenger of Allah” and some other minor alterations.

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Chapter 8: Bathing after sexual intercourse or seminal emission

Book 3: Number 616: ‘A’isha reported: When Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) bathed because of sexual intercourse, he first washed his hands: he then poured water with his right hand on his left hand and washed his private parts. He then performed ablution as is done for prayer’. He then took some water and put his fingers and moved them through the roots of his hair. And when he found that these had been properly moistened, then poured three handfuls on his head and then poured water over his body and subsequently washed his feet.

Book 3: Number 617: This hadith is narrated by Abu Kuraib. Ibn Numair and others, all on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters, but in their narration these words are not there:” washed his feet.”

Book 3: Number 618: Hisham narrated it from his father, who narrated it on the authority of ‘A’isha that when the Apostle (may peace be upon him) took a bath because of sexual intercourse, he first washed the palms of his hands three times, and then the whole hadith was transmitted like that based on the authority of Abu Mu’awyia, but no mention is made of the washing of feet.

Book 3: Number 619: ‘Urwa has narrated it on the authority of ‘A’isha that when Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) took a bath because of sexual intercourse, he first washed his hands before dipping one of them into the basin, and then performed ablution as is done for prayer.

Book 3: Number 620: Ibn ‘Abbas reported it on the authority of Maimuna, his mother’s sister, that she said: I placed water near the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) to take a bath because of sexual intercourse. He washed the palms of his bands twice or thrice and then put his hand In the basin and poured water over his private parts and washed them with his left hand. He then struck his hand against the earth and rubbed it with force and then performed ablution for the prayer and then poured three handfuls of water on his head and then washed his whole body after which he moved aside from that place and washed his feet, and then I brought a towel (so that he may wipe his body). but he returned it.

Book 3: Number 621: This hadith is narrated by A’mash with the same chain of transmitters, but in the hadith narrated by Yahya b. Yahya and Abu Kuraib there is no mention of:” Pouring of three handfuls of water on the head.” and in the hadith narrated by Waki’ all the features of ablution have been recorded: rinsing (of mouth), snuffing of water (in the nostrils) ; and in the hadith transmitted by Abu Mu’awyia, there is no mention of a towel.

Book 3: Number 622: Ibn Abbas narrated It on the authority of Maimuna that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) was given a towel, but he did not rub (his body) with it, but he did like this with water, i. e. he shook it off.

Book 3: Number 623: ‘A’isha reported: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath because of sexual intercourse, he called for a vessel and took a handful of water from it and first (washed) the right side of his head, then left, and then took a handful (of water) and poured it on his head.

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Chapter 9: The quantity of water that is desirable for a bath because of sexual intercourse, bathing of the male and female with one vessel in the same condition and washing of one of them with the leftover of the other

Book 3: Number 624: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) washed himself with water from a vessel (measuring seven to eight seers) because of sexual intercourse.

Book 3: Number 625: ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath from the vessel (which contained seven to eight seers, i. e. fifteen to sixteen pounds) of water And I and he (the Holy Prophet) took a bath from the same vessel. And in the hadith narrated by Sufyan the words are:” from one vessel”. Qutaiba said: Al-Faraq is three Sa’ (a cubic measuring of varying magnitude).

Book 3: Number 626: Abu Salamab. ‘Abd al-Rahman reported: I along with the foster brother of ‘A’isha went to her and he asked about the bath of the Apostle (may peace be upon him) because of sexual intercourse. She called for a vessel equal to a Sa’ and she took a bath. and there was a curtain between us and her. She poured water on her head thrice and he (Abu Salama) said: The wives of the Apostle (may peace be upon him) collected hair on their heads and these lopped up to ears (and did not go beyond that).

Book 3: Number 627: Salama b. Abd al-Rahman narrated it on the authority of A’isha that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath, he started from the right hand and poured water over it and washed it, and then poured water on the impurity with the right band and washed it away with the help of the left hand and after having removed it, he poured water on his head. A’isha said: I and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath from the same vessel, after sexual intercourse.

Book 3: Number 628: Hafsa, daughter of ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Abu Bakr, reported that ‘A’isha narrated to her that she and the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath from the same vessel which contained water equal to three Mudds or thereabout.

Book 3: Number 629: ‘A’isha reported: I and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) took a bath from the same vessel and our hands alternated into it in the state that we had had sexual intercourse.

Book 3: Number 630: ‘A’isha reported: I and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath from one vessel which was placed between me and him and he would get ahead of me, so that I would say: Spare (some water for) me, spare (some water for) me; and she said that they had had sexual intercourse.

Book 3: Number 631: Ibn Abbas said: Maimuna (the wife of the Holy Prophet) reported to me that she and the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath from one vessel.

Book 3: Number 632: Ibn Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath with the water left over by Maimuna.

Book 3: Number 633: Zainab bint Umm Salama (the wife of the Holy Prophet) reported that Umm Salama and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath from the same vessel.

Book 3: Number 634: Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) took a bath with five Makkuks of water and performed ablution with one Makkuk. Ibn Muthanna has used the words five Makakiyya, and Ibn Mu’adh narrated it from ‘Abdullah b. ‘Abdullah and he made no mention of Ibn Jabr.

Book 3: Number 635: Anas said: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) performed ablution with one Mudd and took bath with a Sa’ up to five Mudds.

Book 3: Number 636: Safina reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath with one g’ of water because of sexual intercourse and performed ablution with one Mudd.

Book 3: Number 637: Safina reported that Abd Bakr, the Companion of the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him), observed: The Messenger of Allah (may peace. 1) e upon him) took a bath with one Sa’ of water and performed ablution with one Mudd (of water) ; and in the hadith narrated by Ibn Hujr the words are: One Mudd sufficed for his (Holy Prophet’s) ablution. And Ibn Hujr said that (his Shaikh) Isma’il was much advanced in age, and it was because of this that he could not fully rely on him for this tradition.

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Chapter 10: The desirability of pouring water thrice on the head and other parts (of the body)

Book 3: Number 638: Jubair b. Mut’im reported: The people contended amongst themselves in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) with regard to bathing. Some of them said: We wash our heads like this and this. Upon this the Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: As for me I pour three handfuls of water upon my head.

Book 3: Number 639: Jubair b. Mut’im reported it from the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) that a mention was made before him about bathing because of sexual intercourse and he said: I pour water over my head thrice.

Book 3: Number 640: Jabir b. Abdullah reported: A delegation of the Thaqif said to the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him): Our land is cold; what about our bathing then? He (the Holy Prophet) said: I pour water thrice over my head.

Book 3: Number 641: Ibn Salim in his narration reported:” The delegation of the Thaqif said: Messenger of Allah.”

Book 3: Number 642: Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took a bath because of sexual intercourse, he poured three handfuls of water upon his head. Hasan b. Muhammad said to him (the narrator): My hair is thick. Upon this Jabir observed. I said to him: O son of my brother, the hair of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was thicker than your hair and these were more fine (than yours).

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Chapter 11: Law of shari’ah pertaining to the plaited hair of the woman who takes a bath

Book 3: Number 643: Umm Salama reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, I am a woman who has closely plaited hair on my head; should I undo it for taking a bath, because of sexual intercourse? He (the Holy Prophet) said: No, it is enough for you to throw three handfuls of water on your head and then pour water over yourself, and you shall be purified.

Book 3: Number 644: This hadith has been narrated by Amr al-Naqid, Yazid b. Harun, ‘Abd b. Humaid, Abd al-Razzaq, Thauri, Ayyub b. Musa, with the same chain of transmitters. In hadith narrated by Abd al-Razzaq there is a mention of the menstruation and of the sexual intercourse. The rest of the hadith has been transmitted like that of Ibn ‘Uyaina.

Book 3: Number 645: This hadith is narrated by the same chain of transmitters by Ahmad al. Darimi, Zakariya b. ‘Adi, Yazid, i. e. ‘ Ibn Zurai’, Rauh b. al-Qasim, Ayyub b. Musa with the same chain of transmitters, and there is a mention of these words:” Should I undo the plait and wash it, because of sexual intercourse?” and there is no mention of menstruation.

Book 3: Number 646: ‘Ubaid b. Umair reported: It was conveyed to ‘A’isha that ‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr ordered the women to undo the (plaits) of hair on their heads. She said: How strange it is for Ibn ‘Amr that he orders the women to undo the plaits of their head while taking a bath; why does he not order them to shave their beads? I and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took bath from one vessel. I did no more than this that I poured three handfuls of water over my head.

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Chapter 12: The desirability of using musk at the spot of blood while bathing after menstruation

Book 3: Number 647: ‘A’isha reported: A woman asked the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) how to wash herself after menstruation. She mentioned that he taught her how to take bath and then told her to take a piece of cotton with musk and purify herself. She said: How should I purify myself with that? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Praise be to Allah, purify yourself with it, and covered his face, Sufyan b. ‘Uyaina gave a demonstration by covering his face (as the Holy Prophet had done). ‘A’isha reported: I dragged her to my side for I had understood what the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) intended and, therefore, said: Apply this cotton with musk to the trace of blood. Ibn ‘Umar in his hadith (has mentioned the words of ‘A’isha thus): Apply it to the marks of blood.

Book 3: Number 648: ‘A’isha reported: A woman asked the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) how he should wash herself after the menstrual period. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a cotton with musk and purity yourself, and the rest of the hadith was narrated like that of Sufyan.

Book 3: Number 649: ‘A’isha reported: Asma (daughter of Shakal) asked the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) about washing after menstruation. He said: Everyone amongst you should use water (mixed with the leaves of) the lote tree and cleanse herself well, and then pour water on her head and rub it vigorously till it reaches the roots of the hair. Then she should pour water on it. Afterwards she should take a piece of cotton smeared with musk and cleanse herself with it. Asma’ said: How should she cleanse herself with the help of that? Upon this he (the Apostle of Allah) observed: Praise be to Allah, she should cleanse herself. ‘A’isha said in a subdued tone that she should apply it to the trace of blood. She (Asma) then further asked about bathing after sexual intercourse. He (the Holy Prophet) said: She should take water and cleanse herself well or complete the ablution and then (pour water) on her head and rub it till it reaches the roots of the hair (of her) head and then pour water on her. ‘A’isha said: How good are the women of Ansar (helpers) that their shyness does not prevent them from learning religion.

Book 3: Number 650: This hadith is narrated by ‘Ubaidullah b. Mu’adh with the same chain of transmitters (but for the words) that he (the Holy Prophet) said: Cleanse yourself with it, and he covered (his face on account of shyness).

Book 3: Number 651: ‘A’isha reported: Asma’ b. Shakal came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and said: Messenger of Allah, how one amongst us should take a bath after the menstruation, and the rest of the hadith is the same and there is no mention of bathing because of sexual intercourse.

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Chapter 13: The woman who has a prolonged flow of blood, her bathing and prayer

Book 3: Number 652: ‘A’isha reported: Fatimah b. Abu Hubaish came to the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and said: I am a woman whose blood keeps flowing (even after the menstruation period). I am never purified; should I, therefore, abandon prayer? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Not at all, for that is only a vein, and is not a menstruation, so when menstruation comes, abandon prayer, and when it ends wash the blood from yourself and then pray.

Book 3: Number 653: The hadith narrated by Waki’ and with its chain of narrators has been transmitted on the authority of Hisham b. ‘Urwa, but in the hadith narrated by Qutaiba on the authority of Jarir, the words are:” There came Fatimah b. Abu Hubaish, b. ‘Abd al-Muttalib b. Asad, and she was a woman amongst us,” and in the hadith of Hammid b. Zaid there is an addition of these words:” We abandoned mentioning him.”

Book 3: Number 654: ‘A’isha reported: Umm Habiba b. Jahsh thus asked for a verdict from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him): I am a woman whose blood keeps flowing (after the menstrual period). He (the Holy Prophet) said: That is only a vein, so take a bath and offer prayer; and she took a bath at the time of every prayer. Laith b. Sa’d said: Ibn Shihab made no mention that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had ordered her to take a bath at the time of every prayer, but she did it of her own accord. And in the tradition transmitted by Ibn Rumh there is no mention of Umm Habiba (and there is mention of the daughter of Jahsh only.)

Book 3: Number 655: ‘A’isha, the wife of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) reported: Umm Habiba b. Jahsh who was the sister-in-law of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and the wife of ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, remained mustahada for seven years, and she, therefore, asked for the verdict of Shari’ah from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) about it The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: This is not menstruation, but (blood from) a vein: so bathe yourself and offer prayer. ‘A’isha said: She took a bath in the wash tub placed in the apartment of her sister Zainab b. Jahsh, till the redness of the blood came over the water. Ibn Shihab said: I narrated it to Abu Bakr b. ‘Abd al-Rahman b. al-Harith b. Hisham about it who observed: May Allah have mercy on Hinda! would that she listened to this verdict. By Lord, she wept for not offering prayer.

Book 3: Number 656: This hadith has been thus reported by another chain of transmitters: Umm Habiba b. Jahsh came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and she had been a mustahada for seven years, and the rest of the hadith was narrated like that of ‘Amr b. al-Harith up to the words:” There came the redness of the blood over water.” and nothing was narrated beyond it.

Book 3: Number 657: The hadith has been narrated by ‘A’isha through another chain of transmitters (in these words): I The daughter of jahsh had been mustabida for seven years,” and the rest of the hadith is the same (as mentioned above).

Book 3: Number 658: On the authority of ‘A’isha: Umm Habiba asked the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) about the blood (which flows beyond the period of menstruation). ‘A’isha said: I saw her wash tub full of blood. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Remain away (from prayer) equal (to the length of time) that your menses prevented you. After this (after the period of usual courses) bathe yourself and offer prayer.

Book 3: Number 659: ‘A’isha, the wife of the Apostle (may peace be upon him), said: Umm Habiba b. Jahsh who was the spouse of Abd al- Rahman b. Auf made a complaint to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) about blood (which flows beyond the menstrual period). He said to her: Remain away (from prayer) equal (to the length of time) that your menstruation holds you back. After this, bathe yourself. And she washed herself before every prayer.

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Chapter 14: It is obligatory for a menstruating woman to complete the abandoned fasts but not the abandoned prayers

Book 3: Number 660: Mu’adha reported: A woman asked ‘A’isha: Should one amongst us complete prayers abandoned during the period of menses? ‘A’isha said: Are you a Haruriya? When any one of us during the time of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was in her menses (and abandoned prayer) she was not required to complete them.

Book 3: Number 661: It is reported from Mu’adha that she asked ‘A’isha: Should a menstruating woman complete the prayer (abandoned during the menstrual period)? ‘A’isha said: Are you a Hurariya? The wives of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) have had their monthly courses, (but) did he order them to make compensation (for the abandoned prayers)? Muhammad b. Ja’far said: (Compensation) denotes their completion.

Book 3: Number 662: Mu’adha said: I asked ‘A’isha: What is the reason that a menstruating woman completes the fasts (that she abandons during her monthly course). but she does not complete the prayers? She (Hadrat ‘A’isha) said: Are you a Haruriya? I said: I am not a Haruriya, but I simply want to inquire. She said: We passed through this (period of menstruation), and we were ordered to complete the fasts, but were not ordered to complete the prayers.

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Chapter 15: One should draw around a curtain while taking a bath

Book 3: Number 663: Umm Hani b. Abu Talib reported: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on the day of the conquest (of Mecca) and found him take a bath. while his daughter Fatimah was holding a curtain around him.

Book 3: Number 664: Umm Hani b. Abu Talib reported: It was the day of the conquest (of Mecca) that she went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and he was staying at a higher part (of that city). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) got up for his bath. Fatimah held a curtain around him (in order to provide him privacy). He then put on his garments and wrapped himself with that and then offered eight rak’ahs of the forenoon prayer.

Book 3: Number 665: This hadith is narrated by Sa’id b. Abu Hind with the same chain of transmitters and said: His (the Holy Prophet’s) daughter Fatimah provided him privacy with the help of his cloth, and when he had taken a bath he took it up and wrapped it around him and then stood and offered eight rak’ahs of the forenoon prayer.

Book 3: Number 666: Maimuna reported: I placed water for the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and provided privacy for him, and he took a bath.

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Chapter 16: It is forbidden to see the private parts of someone else

Book 3: Number 667: ‘Abd al-Rahman, the son of Abu Sa’id al-Khudri, reported from his father: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: A man should not see the private parts of another man, and a woman should not see the private parts of another woman, and a man should not lie with another man under one covering, and a woman should not lie with another woman under one covering.

Book 3: Number 668: This hadith has been narrated by Ibn Abu Fudaik and Dabbik b. ‘Uthman with the same chain of transmitters and they observed: Private parts of man are the nakedness (which is concealed).

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Chapter 17: It is permissible to take a bath naked in complete privacy

Book 3: Number 669: Amongst the traditions narrated from Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on the authority of Abu Huraira, the one is that Banu Isra’il used to take a bath naked, and they looked at the private parts of one another. Moses (peace be upon him), however, took a bath alone (in privacy) ; and they said (tauntingly): By Allah, nothing prohibits Moses to take a bath along with us, but sacrotal hernia. He (Moses) once went for a bath and placed his clothes on a stone and the stone moved on with his clothes. Moses ran after it saying:  stone, my clothes,0 stone, my clothes, and Banu Isra’il had the chance to see the private parts of Moses, and said: By Allah, Moses does not suffer from any ailment. The stone then stopped, till Moses had been seen by them, and he then took hold of his clothes and struck the stone. Abu Huraira said: By Allah, there are the marks of six or seven strokes made by Moses on the stone.

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Chapter 18: Utmost care for keeping private parts of body concealed

Book 3: Number 670: Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: When the Ka’ba was constructed the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) and Abbas went and lifted stones. Abbas said to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him): Place your lower garment on your shoulder (so that you may protect yourself from the roughness and hardness of stones). He (the Holy Prophet) did this, but fell down upon the ground in a state of unconciousness and his eyes were turned towards the sky. He then stood up and said: My lower garment, my lower garment; and this wrapper was tied around him. In the hadith transmitted by Ibn Rafi’, there is the word:” On his neck” and he did not say:” Upon his shoulder.”

Book 3: Number 671: Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was carrying along with them (his people) stones for the Ka’ba and there was a waist wrapper around him. His uncle,” Abbas, said to him:  son of my brother! if you take off the lower garment and place it on the shoulders underneath the stones, it would be better. He (the Holy Prophet) took it off and placed it on his shoulder and fell down unconscious. He (the narrator) said: Never was he seen naked after that day.

Book 3: Number 672: Al-Miswar b. Makhrama reported: I was carrying a heavy stone and my lower garment was loose, and it, therefore, slipped off (so soon) that I could not place the stone (on the ground) and carry to its proper place. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Return to your cloth (lower garment), take it (and tie it around your waist) and do not walk naked.

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Chapter 19: Concealing one’s private parts while relieving oneself

Book 3: Number 673: ‘Abdullah b. Ja’far reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) one day made me mount behind him and he confided to me something secret which I would not disclose to anybody; and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) liked the concealment provided by a lofty place or cluster of dates (while answering the call of nature), Ibn Asma’ said in his narration: It implied an enclosure of the date trees.

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Chapter 20: Emission of semen makes bath obligatory

Book 3: Number 674: Sa’id al-Khudri narrated it from his father: I went to Quba’ with the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on Monday till we reached (the habitation) of Banu Salim. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stood at the door of ‘Itban and called him loudly. So he came out dragging his lower garnment. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: We have made this man to make haste ‘Itban said: Messenger of Allah, if a man parts with his wife suddenly without seminal emission, what is he required to do (with regard to bath)? The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: It is with the seminal emission that bath becomes obligatory.

Book 3: Number 675: Abu al. ‘Ala’ b. al-Shikhkhir said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) abrogated some of his commands by others, just as the Qur’an abrogates some part with the other.

Book 3: Number 676: Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) happened to pass by (the house) of a man amongst the Ansar, and he sent for him. He came out and water was trickling down from his head. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) said: Perhaps we put you to haste. He said: Yes. Messenger of Allah. He (the Holy Prophet) said: When you made haste or semen is not emitted, bathing is not obligatory for you, but ablution is binding. Ibn Bashshir has narrated it with a minor alteration.

Book 3: Number 677: Ubayy Ibn Ka’b reported: I arked the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) about a man who has sexual intercourse with his wife, but leaves her before orgasm. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) said: He should wash the secretion of his wife, and then perform ablution and ofier prayer.

Book 3: Number 678: Ubayy ibn Ka’b narrated it from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) that he said: If a person has sexual intercourse with his wife, but does not experience orgasm, he should wash his organ and perform an ablution.

Book 3: Number 679: Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed: Bathing is obligatory in case of seminal emission.

Book 3: Number 680: Zaid b. Khalid al-Jubani reported that he askad Uthman b. ‘Affan: What is your opinion about the man who has sexual intercourse with his wife, but does not experience orgasm? Uthman said: He should perform ablution as he does for prayer, and wash his organ. ‘Uthmin also said: I have heard it from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him).

Book 3: Number 681: Abu Ayyub reported that he had heard like this from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him).

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Chapter 21: Abrogation of (the command that) bath is obligatory (only) because of seminal emission and instead contact of the circumcised parts makes bath obligatory

Book 3: Number 682: Abu Huraira reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When a man has sexual intercourse, bathing becomes obligatory (both for the male and the female). In the hadith of Matar the words are: Even if there is no orgasm. Zuhair has narrated it with a minor alteration of words.

Book 3: Number 683: This hadith is narrated by Qatida with the same chain of transmitters, but with minor alterations. Here instead of the word (jahada, (ijtahada) has been used, and the words;” Even if there is no orgasm” have been omitted.

Book 3: Number 684: Abu Musa reported: There cropped up a difference of opinion between a group of Muhajirs (Emigrants and a group of Ansar (Helpers) (and the point of dispute was) that the Ansar said: The bath (because of sexual intercourse) becomes obligatory only when the semen spurts out or ejaculates. But the Muhajirs said: When a man has sexual intercourse (with the woman), a bath becomes obligatory (no matter whether or not there is seminal emission or ejaculation). Abu Musa said: Well, I satisfy you on this (issue). He (Abu Musa, the narrator) said: I got up (and went) to ‘A’isha and sought her permission and it was granted, and I said to her:  Mother, or Mother of the Faithful, I want to ask you about a matter on which I feel shy. She said: Don’t feel shy of asking me about a thing which you can ask your mother, who gave you birth, for I am too your mother. Upon this I said: What makes a bath obligatory for a person? She replied: You have come across one well informed! The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When anyone sits amidst four parts (of the woman) and the circumcised parts touch each other a bath becomes obligatory.

Book 3: Number 685: ‘A’isha the wife of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) reported. A person asked the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) about one who has sexual intercourse with his wife and parts away (without orgasm) whether bathing is obligatory for him. ‘A’isha was sitting by him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: I and she (the Mother of the Faithful) do it and then take a bath.

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Chapter 22: Ablution is essential when one taizes something cooked with the help of fire

Book 3: Number 686: Zaid b Thabit reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say this: Ablution is obligatory (for one who takes anything) touched by fire.

Book 3: Number 687: ‘Abdullah b. Ibrahim b. Qariz reported that he found Abu Huraira performing ablution in the mosque, who said: I am performing ablution because of having eaten pieces of cheese, for I heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: Perform ablution (after eating anything) touched by fire.

Book 3: Number 688: ‘Urwa reported on the authority of’A’isha, the wife of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), saying this: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said. Perform ablution (after eating) anything touched by fire.

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Chapter 23: Abrogation of the hadith that ablution is obligatory for him who takes something cooked with the help of fire

Book 3: Number 689: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took (meat of) goat’s shoulder and offered prayer and did not perform ablution.

Book 3: Number 690: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) took flesh from the bone or meat, and then offered prayer and did not perform ablution, and (in fact) he did not touch water.

Book 3: Number 691: Ja’far b. Amr b. Umayya al-Damari reported on the authority of his father who said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) take slices from goat’s shoulder, and then eat them, and then offer prayer without having performed ablution.

Book 3: Number 692: Ja’far b. ‘Amr b. Umayya al-Damari reported on the authority of his father who said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) take slices from goat’s shoulder and then eat them. He was called for prayer and he got’up, leaving aside the knife, and offered prayer but did not perform ablution.

Book 3: Number 693: Ibn ‘Abbas reported it on the authority of Maimuana, the wife of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him), that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) took (a piece of goat’s) shoulder at her place, and then offered prayer but did not perform ablution.

Book 3: Number 694: This hadith has been narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas on the authority of Maimuna. the wife of the Apostle (may peace be upon him), by another chain of transmitters.

Book 3: Number 695: Abu Rafi’ reported: I testify that I used to roast the liver of the goat for the Messenger of Allah (may peace be tipcn him) and then he offered praver but did not perform ablution.

Book 3: Number 696: Ibn Abbas reported: The Apostle (may peace be upon him) took milk and then called for water and rinsed (his mouth) and said: It contains greasiness.

Book 3: Number 697: This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters.

Book 3: Number 698: Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) dressed himself, and then went out for prayer, when he was presented with bread and meat. He took three morsels out of that, and then offered prayer along with other people and did not touch water.

Book 3: Number 699: This hadith is narrated by Muhammad b. ‘Amr b. Ata’ with these words: I was with Ibn ‘Abbas, and Ibn ‘Abbas saw the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) doing like this, and it is also said that the words are: He (the Holy Prophet) offered prayer; and the word” people” is not mentioned.

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Chapter 24: The question of ablution after eating the flesh of the camel

Book 3: Number 700: Jabir b. Samura reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) whether he should perform ablution after (eating) mutton. He (the Messenger of Allah) said: Perform ablution it you so desire, and if you do not wish, do not perform it. He (again) asked: Should I perform ablution (after eating) camel’s flesh? He said: Yes, perform ablution (after eating) camel’s flesh. He (again) said: May I say prayer in the sheepfolds? He (the Messenger of Allah) said: Yes. He (the narrator) again said: May I say prayer where camels lie down? He (the Holy Prophet) said: No.

Book 3: Number 701: This hadith is also narrated by another chain of transmitters.

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Chapter 25: A man who is sure of his purification, but entertains doubt of anything breaking it, can safely offer prayer without performing a new ablution

Book 3: Number 702: ‘Abbad b. Tamim reported from his uncle that a person made a complaint to the Apostle (may peace be upon him) that he entertained (doubt) as it something had happened to him breaking his ablution. He (the Holy Prophet) said: He should not return (from prayer) unless he hears a sound or perceives a smell (of passing wind). Abu Bakr and Zuhair b. Harb have pointed out in their narrations that it was ‘Abdullah b. Zaid.

Book 3: Number 703: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: If any one of you has pain in his abdomen, but is doubtful whether or not anything has issued from him, be should not leave the mosque unless he hears a sound or perceives a smell.

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Chapter 26: Purification of the skins of the dead animals by tanning them

Book 3: Number 704: The freed slave girl of Maimuna was given a goat in charity but it died. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) happened to pass by that (carcass). Upon this be said: Why did you not take off its skin? You could put it to use, after tanning it. They (the Companions) said: It was dead. Upon, this he (the Messenger of Allah) said: Only its eating is prohibited. Abu bakr and Ibn Umar in their narrations said: It is narrated from Maimuna (may Allah be pleased with her).

Book 3: Number 705: Ibn ‘Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) saw a dead goat, which had been given in charity to the freed slave girl of Maimuna. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Why don’t you make use of its skin? They (the Companions around the Holy Prophet) said: It is dead. Upon this he said: It is the eating (of the dead animal) which is prohibited.

Book 3: Number 706: This hadith is narrated by Ibn Shihab with the same chain of transmitters as transmitted by Yunus.

Book 3: Number 707: Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) happened to pass by a goat thrown (away) which had been in fact given to the freed slave girl of Maimuna as charity. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (way peace he upon him) said: Why did they not get its skin? They had better tan it and make use of it.

Book 3: Number 708: Ibn’Abbas reported on the authority of Maimuna that someone amongst the wives of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had a domestic animal and it died. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Why did you not take off its skin and make use of that?

Book 3: Number 709: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) happened to pass by (the dead body) of the goat which belonged to the freed slave girl of Maimuna and said: Why did you not make use of its skin?

Book 3: Number 710: Abdullah b. Abbas said: I heard the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: When the skin is tanned it becomes purified.

Book 3: Number 711: This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas by another chain of transmitters.

Book 3: Number 712: Abu  al-Khair  reported:  I  saw  Ibn  Wa’la  al-Saba’i  wear  a  fur.  I touched it.  He said:  Why do you touch it? I asked Ibn ‘Abbas saying: We are the inhabitants of the western regions, and there (live) with us Berbers and Magians. They bring with them rams and slaughter them, but we do not eat (the meat of the animals) slaughtered by them, and they come with skins full of fat. Upon this Ibn ‘Abbas said: We asked the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) about this and he said: Its tanning makes it pure.

Book 3: Number 713: Ibn Wa’la al-Saba’i reported: I asked ‘Abdullah b. ‘Abbas saying: We are the inhabitants of the western regions. The Magians come to us with skins full of water and fat. He said: Drink. I said to him: Is it your own opinion? Ibn Abbas said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: Tanning purifies it (the skin).

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Chapter 27: Tayammum

Book 3: Number 714: ‘A’isha reported: We went with the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) on one of his journeys and when we reached the place Baida’ or Dhat al-jaish, my necklace was broken (and fell somewhere). The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) along with other people stayed there for searching it. There was neither any water at that place nor was there any water with them (the Companions of the Holy Prophet). Some persons came to my father Abu Bakr and said: Do you see what ‘A’isha has done? She has detained the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and persons accompanying him, and there is neither any water here or with them. So Abu Bakr came there and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was sleeping with his head on my thigh. He (Abu Bakr) said: You have detained the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and other persons and there is neither water here nor with them. She (‘A’isha) said: Abu Bakr scolded me and uttered what Allah wanted him to utter and nudged my hips with his hand. And there was nothing to prevent me from stirring but for the fact that the messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was lying upon my thigh. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) slept till it was dawn at a waterless place. So Allah revealed the verses pertaining to tayammum and they (the Holy Prophet and his Companions) performed tayammum. Usaid b. al-Hudair who was one of the leaders said: This is not the first of your blessings, 0 Family to Abu Bakr. ‘A’isha said: We made the came) stand which was my mount and found the necklace under it.

Book 3: Number 715: ‘A’isha reported she had borrowed from Asma’ (her sister) a necklace and it was lost. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sent men to search for it. As it was the time for prayer, they offered prayer without ablution (as water was not available there). When they came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), they made a complaint about it, and the verses pertaining to tayammum were revealed. Upon this Usaid b. Hadair said (to ‘A’isha): May Allah grant you a good reward! Never has been there an occasion when you were beset with difficulty and Allah did not make you come out of that and made it an occasion of blessing for the Muslims.

Book 3: Number 716: Shaqiq reported: I was sitting in the company of Abdullah and Abu Musa when Abu Musa said:  ‘Abd al-Rahman (kunya of ‘Abdullah b. Mas’ud), what would you like a man to do about the prayer if he experiences a seminal emission or has sexual intercourse but does not find water for a month? ‘Abdullah said: He should not perform tayammum even if he does not find water for a month. ‘Abdullah said: Then what about the verse in Sura Ma’ida:” If you do not find water, betake yourself to clean dust”? ‘Abdullah said: If they were granted concession on the basis of this verse, there is a possibility that they would perform tayammum with dust on finding water very cold for themselves. Abu Musa said to Abdullah: You have not heard the words of ‘Ammar: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sent me on an errand and I had a seminal emission, but could find no water, and rolled myself in dust just as a beast rolls itself. I came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then and made a mention of that to him and he (the Holy Prophet) said: It would have been enough for you to do thus. Then he struck the ground with his hands once and wiped his right hand with the help of his left hand and the exterior of his palms and his face. ‘Abdullah said: Didn’t you see that Umar was not fully satisfied with the words of ‘Ammar only?

Book 3: Number 717: This hadith is narrated by Shaqiq with the same chain of transmitters but with the alteration of these words: He (the Holy Prophet) struck hands upon the earth, and then shook them and then wiped his face and palm.

Book 3: Number 718: Abd al-Rabmin b. Abza narrated It on the authority of his father that a man came to ‘Umar and said: I am (at times) affected by seminal emission but find no water. He (‘Umar) told him not to say prayer. ‘Ammar then said. Do you remember,0 Commander of the Faithful, when I and you were in a military detachment and we had had a seminal emission and did not find water (for taking bath) and you did not say prayer, but as for myself I rolled in dust and said prayer, and (when it was mentioned before) the Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: It was enough for you to strike the ground with your hands and then blow (the dust) and then wipe your face and palms. Umar said: ‘Ammar, fear Allah. He said: If you so like, I would not narrate it.
A hadith like this has been transmitted with the same chain of transmitters but for the words: ‘Umar said: We hold you responsible for what you claim.”

Book 3: Number 719: ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Abza mnated it on the authority of his father that a man came to Umar and said: I have had a seminal emission but I found no water, and the rest of the hadith is the same but with this addition: ‘Amr said:  Commander of the Faithful, because of the right given to you by Allah over me, if you desire, I would not narrate this hadith to anyone.

Book 3: Number 720: Umair, the freed slave of Ibn ‘Abbas, reported: I and ‘Abd al-Rahmin b. Yasir, the freed slave of Maimuna, the wife of the Apostle (way peace be upon him). came to the house of Abu’l Jahm b. al-Harith al-Simma Ansari and he said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) came from the direction of Bi’r Jamal and a man met him; he saluted him but the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) made no response, till he (the Holy Prophet) came to the wall, wiped his face and hands and then returned his salutations.

Book 3: Number 721: Ibn Umar reported: A person happened to pass by the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) when he was making water and saluted him, but he did not respond to his salutation.

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Chapter 28: A muslim is not defiled

Book 3: Number 722: Abu Huraira reported that he met the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) on one of the paths leading to Medina in a state of (sexual) defilement and he slipped away and took a bath. The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) searched for him and when he came, he said to him:  Abu Huraira, where were you? He said: Messenger of Allah, you met when I was (sexually) defiled and I did not like to sit in your company before taking a bath. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Hallowed be Allah, verily a believer is never defiled.

Book 3: Number 723: Hudhaifa reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) happened to meet him and he was (sexually) defiled, and he slipped away and took a bath and then came and said: I was (sexually) defiled. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) remarked: A Muslim is never defiled.

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Chapter 29: Remembrance of Allah even in a state of sexual defilement

Book 3: Number 724: ‘A’isha said: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to remember Allah at all moments.

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Chapter 30: It is permissible to eat without ablution and there is no abhorrence in it and performing of ablution immediately (after that) is not essential

Book 3: Number 725: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) came out of the privy, and he was presented with some food, and the people reminded him about ablution, but he said: Am I to say prayer that I should perform ablution?

Book 3: Number 726: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: We were with the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) and he had come out of the privy. Food was presented to him. It was said to him (by the Companions around him): Wouldn’t you perform ablution? Upon this he said: Why, am I to say prayer that I should perform ablution?

Book 3: Number 727: Ibn ‘Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) went to the privy and when he came back, he was presented with food. It was said to him; Messenger of Allah, wouldn’t you perform ablution. He said: Why, am I to say prayer?

Book 3: Number 728: Ibn Abbas, reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) came out of the privy after relieving himself, and food was brought to him and he took it, and did not touch water. In another narration transmitted by Sa’id b. al-Huwairith it is like this: It was said to the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) You have not performed ablution. He said: I do not intend to say prayer that I should perform ablution.

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Chapter 31: What should be uttered while entering the privy?

Book 3: Number 729: Anas reported: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) entered the privy, and in the hadith transmitted by Hushaim (the words are): When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) entered the lavatory, be used to say: O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from wicked and noxious things.

Book 3: Number 730: This hadith is also transmitted by ‘Abd al-‘Aziz with the same chain of transmitters, and the words are: I seek refuge with Allah from the wicked and noxious things.

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Chapter 32: Ablution does not break by dozing in a sitting posture

Book 3: Number 731: Anas reported: (The people) stood up for prayer and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was whispering to a man, and in the narration of ‘Abd al-Warith (the words are): The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) was having a private conversation with a man, and did not start the prayer till the people dozed off.

Book 3: Number 732: Anas b. Malik reported: (The people) stood up for prayer and the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) was talking in whispers with a man, and he did not discontinue the conversation till his Companions dozed off; he then came and led the prayer.

Book 3: Number 733: Qatida reported: I heard Anas as saying that the Companion of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) dozed off and then offered prayer and did not perform ablution. He (the narrator) said: I asked him if he had actually heard it from Anas. He said: By Allah. yes.

Book 3: Number 734: Anas reported: (The people) stood up for the night prayer when a man spoke forth: I need to say something. The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) entered into secret conversation with him, till the people dozed off or some of the people (dozed off), and then they said the prayer.

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Book 8: The Book of Virtues

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Chapter 185 : The Merits of Ablutions (Wudu’)

Allah, the Exalted, says:
“O you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Salat (the prayer), wash your faces and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows, wipe (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to the ankles. If you are in a state of Janaba (i.e., after a sexual discharge), purify yourselves (bathe your whole body). But if you are ill or on a journey, or any of you comes from responding to the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women (i.e., sexual intercourse) and you find no water, then perform Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands. Allah does not want to place you in difficulty, but He wants to purify you, and to complete His Favour to you that you may be thankful.” (5:6)

Hadith: 1024. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying: “On the Day of Resurrection, my followers (or Ummah) will be summoned `Al-Ghurr Al Muhajjalun’ from the traces of Wudu’. Whoever can increase the area of his radiance should do so.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: The word “Ghurr” is the plural of “Agharr” which means shining or white. It is used for animals (like a horse), i.e., a white mark on its face. Here, it refers to that radiance which will issue from the brows of the believers on the Day of Resurrection and which will make them prominent. Muhajjalun is from Tahjil which also means whiteness but it is used for that whiteness which is found on all the four or at least on three legs of a horse. Here, it refers to that light which will shine through the hands and feet of the believers because of their habit of performing Wudu’. This means that the believers among the Muslims will be distinguished from other communities by virtue of the refulgence issuing from their faces, hands and feet on the Day of Resurrection in the same way that a horse with a white forehead is easily distinguised from other horses.

Hadith: 1025. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard my Khalil (the Messenger of Allah (PBUH)) as saying, “The adornment of the believer (in Jannah) will reach the places where the water of Wudu’ reaches (his body).” [Muslim].

Hadith: 1026. `Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “He who performs the Wudu’ perfectly (i.e., according to Sunnah), his sins will depart from his body, even from under his nails.” [Muslim].
Commentary: To perform Wudu’ in a proper manner means to perform it according to Sunnah. Ejection of sins from the body means forgiveness of sins, and the word `sins’ here stands for minor sins because major sins are not forgiven without devout penitence.

Hadith: 1027. `Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) performing Wudu’ the way I have just done it and said, “He who performs Wudu’ like this, his previous sins will be forgiven and his Salat and walking to the mosque will be considered as supererogatory act of worship.” [Muslim].
Commentary: Wudu’ is a means of remission of minor sins, provided those sins are not related to the rights of people because they too will not be forgiven without penitence and compensating the aggrieved or the wronged. To perform Wudu’ at home before proceeding to the mosque for Salat is highly meritorious. He who does so, will be purged of minor sins. Then his going to the mosque and performance of Salat there, is a means for gaining further reward.

Hadith: 1028. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “When a Muslim, or a believer, washes his face (in the course of Wudu’), every sin which he committed with his eyes, will be washed away from his face with water, or with the last drop of water; when he washes his hands, every sin which is committed by his hands will be effaced from his hands with the water, or with the last drop of water; and when he washes his feet, every sin his feet committed will be washed away with the water, or with the last drop of water; until he finally emerges cleansed of all his sins.” [Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith has the same meaning mentioned in the preceding Ahadith. That is to say, such minor sins are washed off by Wudu’. In other words, Wudu’ is a means of purification of the body as well as the soul.

Hadith: 1029. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) went to the (Baqi`) cemetery and said, “May you be secured from punishment, O dwellers of abode of the believers! We, if Allah wills, will follow you. I wish we see my brothers.” The Companions said, “O Messenger of Allah! Are not we your brothers?” He (PBUH) said, “You are my Companions, but my brothers are those who have not come into the world yet.” They said; “O Messenger of Allah! How will you recognize those of your Ummah who are not born yet?” He (PBUH) said, “Say, if a man has white-footed horses with white foreheads among horses which are pure black, will he not recognize his own horses?” They said; “Certainly, O Messenger of Allah!” He (PBUH) said, “They (my followers) will come with bright faces and white limbs because of Wudu’; and I will arrive at the Haud (Al-Kauthar) ahead of them.”
Commentary: On the principle “The believers are brothers” that is manifested in Surat Al-Hujurat of the Qur’an (49:10), the Prophet (PBUH) regarded all the successive generations of Muslims as his brothers. His Companions have an added distinction that they are his brothers as well as his companions.

This Hadith also mentions Haud Al-Kauthar which is awarded to the Prophet (PBUH) on the Day of Requital, and he will give water from it to his followers after which they will never feel thirst. Those who invent innovations in religion, will be deprived of this honour, as is evident from other narratives.

Farat is a person who goes ahead of the others in the caravan and makes arrangements for the encampment and provisions of the caravan. It is a unique distinction of the Muslims that their Prophet (PBUH) will be holding that position on the Day of Requital.

Hadith: 1030. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Shall I not tell you something by which Allah effaces the sins and elevates ranks (in Jannah)?” The Companions said; “Certainly, O Messenger of Allah.” He (PBUH) said, “Performing the Wudu’ thoroughly in spite of difficult circumstances, walking with more paces to the mosque, and waiting for the next As¬Salat (the prayer) after observing Salat; and that is Ar-Ribat, and that is Ar-Ribat.” [Muslim].
Commentary: Hardship and unpleasantness here stand for the uneasiness that one feels while performing Wudu’ in severe cold. Ar-Ribat means watching the frontiers or battlefront to check the invasion of the enemy. To wait for the next Salat after offering a Salat is regarded as Ribat for the reason that by so doing, a person who is particular in offering Salat keeps himself constantly engaged in the obedience and worship of Allah to keep Satan away from him.

Hadith: 1031. Abu Malik Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Wudu’ is half the Iman.” [Muslim].

Hadith: 1032. `Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Whoever of you performs Wudu’ carefully and then affirms: `Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahu Wahdahu la sharika Lahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa Rasuluhu [I testify that there so no true god except Allah Alone, Who has no partners and that Muhammad ((PBUH) is His slave and Messenger],’ the eight gates of Jannah are opened for him. He may enter through whichever of these gates he desires (to enter).” [Muslim].

In the narration in At-Tirmidhi, it is added: “Allahummaj-`alni minat-tawwabina, waj¬`alni minal-mutatahhirin (O Allah make me among those who repent and purify themselves).”
Commentary: Tahur (means Wudu’ which is the foremost condition for Salat. One is not permitted to perform Salat without Wudu’ in the prescribed manner. Wudu’ is regarded as “half of the Salat” and this principle makes its importance clear.

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Chapter 215 : The Excellence of using Miswak (Tooth-Stick)

Hadith: 1196. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Miswak (tooth-stick) before every Salat.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: We learn from this Hadith that the Prophet (PBUH) liked to clean his teeth with Miswak (a softened stick used as tooth brush for cleaning the teeth) with every Salat, but he did not made it obligatory for the reason that it would be inconvenient for his followers. It shows that he was extremely affectionate and kind to his Ummah.
This Hadith also shows that using Miswak is an admirable act. Every Muslim should make it a routine to use it as frequently as possible especially before performing prayers.

Hadith: 1197. Hudaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) got up (from sleep), he would rub his teeth with Miswak (tooth-stick). [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: When a person awakes from sleep, he has an unpleasant breath because of the smell in his mouth. For this reason, the Prophet (PBUH) would cleanse his teeth with Miswak. We should also follow him and make this Sunnah a routine.

Hadith: 1198. `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: We used to prepare for the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) a Miswak (tooth-stick) and the water for making Wudu’. Whenever Allah wished to awaken him from sleep at night, he (PBUH) would brush his teeth with Miswak, make Wudu’, and perform Salat. [Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith shows how particular the Prophet (PBUH) was about using Miswak. Besides pointing out the importance of Miswak, it also throws light on the noble conduct of the wives of the Prophet (PBUH) as it shows how keen they were about his needs, habits and temperament.

Hadith: 1199. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “I stress upon you to use Miswak (tooth-stick).” [Al-Bukhari].

Hadith: 1200. Shuraih bin Hani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her): “What was the first thing which the Prophet (PBUH) would do when he entered his house?” She replied: “He would use Miswak (tooth-stick).” [Muslim].

Hadith: 1201. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to the Prophet (PBUH) once and noticed the tip of Miswak (tooth-stick) on his tongue. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Hadith: 1202. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The Miswak (tooth-stick) cleanses and purifies the mouth and pleases the Rubb.” [An-Nasa’i and Ibn Khuzaimah].
Commentary: “Mataharah” means a medium and means of purification. “Mitaharah” means an instrument/tool for purification. In other words, on the one side, Miswak is a means of cleaning and purifying the mouth, and on the other, a way to attain the Pleasure of Allah.

Hadith: 1203. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There are five acts which conform to the pure nature: Circumcision, removing of the pubic hair, clipping the nails, plucking the underarm hair and trimming the moustache.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: “Fitrah” literally means beginning, innovation, invention or making something altogether new, but here it means instinct or such nature or disposition which is inborn. Some people have defined it as that old way which was liked by all the Prophets and on which all the Divine laws had full agreement. That is to say, they are natural to man. In any case, one should adopt all these five good qualities in such a way as if they are a part of his nature. Moreover, they are also highly important from the point of view of cleanliness and purification.

Hadith: 1204. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “There are ten demands of pure nature: trimming the moustache, letting the beard grow, using Miswak (tooth-stick), snuffing up water into the nose (in ablution), paring the nails, washing the bases of the finger joints; plucking the underarm hair, removing of the pubic hair and removing impurities with water from the affected part after a call of nature.” The subnarrator said: I forgot the tenth but it might possibly be the rinsing of the mouth (in ablution). [Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith tells us about ten qualities which are natural to human beings. Some `Ulama’ are of the opinion that the tenth quality among them is circumcision. Anyway, the importance of these ten qualities and the stress on them are evident.

1. The first thing among them is the trimming of moustache. This is Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) and is meant to cut the projected hair on the upper lip.

2. In the opinion of `Ulama’, keeping the beard is compulsory but its extent is not determined. On the basis of Ibn `Umar’s practice, some `Ulama’ hold that the size of handful is essential and beyond that cutting is permissible, or according to a weak narration some consider its trimming towards length and breadth quite fair. But this opinion is not correct. In the words of Al-Bukhari and Muslim, the Prophet (PBUH) used five words for it which are (a’fu, aufu, arkhu, arju, waq’iru) and all of them have similar meanings that the beard should be left alone on natural growth. But, for

a few exceptional cases, the common injunction in this behalf is that one should keep full beard. One should neither trim it in length and breadth nor make it handful in size. One can, however, bring it to a normal size in case of its wild growth if one fears that it will cause derision and laughter.

3,4. The Miswak and the rinsing of mouth, and putting water into the nostrils are necessary for Wudu’. “Istinshaq” means to draw water with full force in the nostrils as one does for smelling perfume. Except during Saum, Istinshaq is stressed in Wudu’.

5. Paring of the nails is also necessary for cleanliness. If this is not done, filthy matter will go to the mouth through the nails. The fashion of keeping long nails, similar to beasts and animals, now in vogue in women as well as men is not only against nature but is also a sign of beastliness and ferocity.

6. The washing of the joints of fingers is also necessary for cleanliness.

7,8. The removal of the underarm hair and below the naval is an integral part of cleanliness and inordinate delay in it is disliked. According to a Hadith, delay in it beyond forty days is disgusting.

9. Cleaning with water after evacuation is a must for purification because one cannot perform Salat without it. It is permissible to use clod or toilet tissue, etc., but such things used for this purpose should be odd in number, i.e., 3,5,7. But it is better to follow this with water, as water is a natural cleanser.

10. Circumcision is also an old tradition or practice. According to the general opinion of `Ulama’, it is obligatory. Some of them are of the view that it is desirable on the seventh day. It is, however, permissible afterwards.

Hadith: 1205. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Trim the moustaches and let the beard grow.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: Ahfu means trim excessively. Thus, keeping of long moustaches will  be against this injunction. The meanings of the word A`fu have been stated above, that is, leave the beard to follow its natural growth.

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Book 17: The Book of Prohibited Actions

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Chapter 298 : Prohibition of using the right hand for cleaning after toilet without a valid reason

Hadith: 1648. Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Do not touch your private parts with your right hand while urinating, nor for washing or cleaning (your private parts); and do not breathe into the drinking vessel from which you drink.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: Muslims are required to take food and do other such things with their right hand. They have been ordained to do all the other essential but not much liked acts with their left hand. This demarcation has been done to highlight the distinctive position of the right hand. It is regrettable indeed that some Muslims nowadays use the left hand for eating. It is a sign that their righteous nature is spoiled and that they have totally ignored the Divine injunctions. May Allah help us observe the Divine orders.

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Chapter 351 : Prohibition of Relieving Nature on the Paths

Allah, the Exalted, says:
“And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, they bear (on themselves) the crime of slander and plain sin.” (33:58)

Hadith: 1771. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Avoid two habits which provoke cursing.” The Companions said: “What are those things which provoke cursing?” He said, “Relieving on the thoroughfares or under the shades where people take shelter and rest.” [Muslim].
Commentary: We learn from this Hadith that a Muslim must avoid all such things which cause inconvenience to other Muslims. If one uses the places mentioned in this Hadith as toilet, this would not only cause inconvenience to the public but may also cause an epidemic. It is also necessary to avoid such things for the sake of cleanliness. Some religious scholars are of the opinion that this act is deemed to be a major sin, as it brings people’s curses upon the one who practices it.

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Chapter 352 : Prohibition of Urinating into Stagnant Water

Hadith: 1772. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade urinating into stagnant water. [Muslim].
Commentary: “Stagnant water” means water which is not flowing, like the water in a pond or a tank. When urination is prohibited at such places, defecating would be more sternly prohibited. One must also avoid throwing filth in it.

How vast and comprehensive the injunctions of Islam are, and how thoroughly Islam has grasped the problems of people, is something unique in the realm of religion. No other world religion can match it in this respect. It is very unfortunate indeed that in spite of having such perfect and complete religion, the Muslims are far away from practising its noble teachings. May Allah enable us to become true followers of Islam.

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Book 10 : The Etiquettes Of Going To The Bathroom

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Chapter: 1 Avoid Relieving Yourself In Three Places

Mu’aadh Ibn Jabal (R.A) related that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) said, “Stay away from the three Malaa’in (its exact meaning will become clear in the following discussion): [Excreting] stool (Biraaz) in Mawaarid (pathways that lead to water], in the middle of the road, and in the shade.” [Abu Daawood, 26]

Abu Hurairah (R.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) said, “Beware of Al-La’aanain (again, we will discuss its exact meaning in the ensuing discussion).”

The Companions (R.A) asked, “And what are the Al-La’aanain, 0 Messenger of Allah?” He (Pbuh) said, “The one who relieves himself in the pathway of people or in their shade.” [Muslim, 269]

In one Hadeeth, the word Malaa’in is used, and in the other, Al-La’inain. What is meant by both words? First, both words are derived from the word La’an, which means cursing. La’inain, which is in the dual form, means two matters that lead to people cursing. So the perpetrators of the actions described in the Hadeeth do deeds that lead to other people cursing them. La’inain could also mean, in a more general sense, ‘cursed,’ so that the meaning of the Hadeeth becomes, “Avoid two actions the perpetrators of which are cursed.” The wisdom behind the prohibition is that, by relieving himself in the said three places, a person sullies the ground with impurities and harms believers who frequent those places for common benefits (drinking water, a path to walk on, and a shade to sit under). And it is made clear in Allah’s Book that it is forbidden to harm believers: “And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.” (Qur’an 33:58)

Related Issue: Taking on the same ruling as shade are spots wherein the sun is especially felt during the cold days of winter. Ash-Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen – may Allah have mercy on him -said, “This is a case of clear (and unmistakable) analogy.” It is forbidden for a person to relieve himself in the shade because people seek out the shade for comfort during harsh weather; it is likewise forbidden for a person to relieve himself in a spot wherein the sun’s heat is especially strong during the winter, again, because people seek out that spot for comfort during harsh weather. Since there is a clear reason behind the prohibition, the prohibition applies whenever that reason is present, even if the circumstances differ in form or shape.

Another Related Issue: The aforementioned Ahadeeth seem to indicate that the prohibition applies to feces but not to urine, which is why, in explaining, “The one who relieves himself in the pathways of people and in their shade,” An-Nawawee com¬mented, “It means, the one who defecates in a place that people frequent or pass through.” Some scholars include urine in the prohibition, and the reasons why there is a disagreement are, first, because the words used in the Hadeeth could be construed to mean either feces alone or feces and urine; and second, even if the intended meaning is feces alone, the question arises – is urine given the same ruling through the principles of analogy? In refuting An-Nawawee’s view, Al-‘Azeem Abaadee addresses both issues: “An-Nawawee’s interpretation of feces only is not sound, and even had it been sound, urine would have been given the same ruling through the principles of analogy.” He then went on to explain that words used in the Hadeeth for relieving oneself, At-Takhallee and Al-Biraaz, are comprehensive terms, covering both feces and urine. He conceded that Biraaz might be taken to mean feces only, but even if that is the case, then urine is given its ruling through the principles of analogy, for like feces, urine too spoils a spot where people find shade in.

Question: It is known that when the Prophet (Pbuh) would relieve himself, he would seek cover – so no one would see him – under a group of date-palm trees. Given that such a group of trees surely give shade, how can we find harmony between the Prophet’s action and his prohibition?

Answer: The shade under which it is forbidden to relieve oneself is the shade that people go to and sit under to protect themselves from the heat of the sun. What we understand from the Prophet’s action, then, is that he would seek cover in a shade that was undesirable and that people wouldn’t go to in order to find protection from the sun’s heat.

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Chapter: 2 The Prohibition Of Urinating In Stagnant Water (i.e., Water That Does Not Flow)

Jaabir (R.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) forbade the practice of urinating in stagnant water (i.e., in water that does not flow, such as a pond). [Muslim, 281] The reason behind the prohibition is evident: urine is very likely to contaminate a supply of stagnant water. If urinating in stagnant water is bad, then defecating in it is even worse. The Hadeeth implies that the prohibition does not apply to flowing water. An-Nawawee said, “Because of the implied meaning of the Hadeeth, it is not prohibited to urinate in source of water that flows and that is abundant (such as a large, flowing river).”[Sharh Saheeh Muslim, 2/152]

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Chapter: 3 It Is Disliked To Take Into The Toilet (Or Any Place That Is Commonly Used For The Same Purpose) Anything That Has The Remembrance Of Allah (Swt) In It

To preserve Allah’s Name from abuse and debasement, you should not take into the toilet anything that has the remembrance of Allah (Swt) in it, unless you have a valid Islamic excuse, in which case doing so is not Makrooh (disliked). So for example, if, in your pocket, you have paper money that has Allah’s Name written on it, and if you are about to enter a public washroom, you most likely have no choice but to take the money with you inside. By leaving the money outside of the washroom, you might later forget, and if the door to the washroom is on the outside of a building, the money might blow away. Furthermore, if there are other people around, there is a chance of theft. All of these reasons apply to money or to anything else that has Allah’s Name written on it.

As for a Mushaf (copy of the Qur’an), it is, without a doubt, forbidden to take it inside of a place that is regularly used as a toilet. Scholars agree on this point, though they ruled that it is permissible to take it inside if one fears that, left outside, it will be stolen. Nonetheless, a Muslim must fear Allah (Swt) and try his best to keep Allah’s Speech safe from debasement. He should try his best to find an alternative solution, such as giving the Mushaf as a trust to someone until he comes out. But if there is no alternative, then Allah does not charge a soul with more than it can bear.

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Chapter: 4 The Prohibition Of Facing The Qiblah Or Turning One’s Back To It When Using The Toilet

In regard to this issue, there a number of authentic Ahadeeth that seem to contradict one another, and as a result, scholars disagree in how they find harmony between them. First we will relate some of those Ahadeeth, and then we will discuss the scholarly views in this issue.

Abu Ayyoob Al-Ansaaree (R.A) related that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) said,  “When one of you goes to defecate, then he should neither face the Qiblah nor turn his back to it, but rather it should be to his east or west (i.e., to his left or to his right).”

Muslim and others narrated the Hadeeth with this wording: “…Then neither face the Qiblah nor turn your backs to it with urine or feces, but instead let it (the Qiblah) be to your east or west (to your left or right).” [Muslim, 264]

Waasai Ibn Hibbaan related that ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) used to say, “Verily, people say that when you sit down to relieve yourself, you should face neither the Qiblah nor Jerusalem. One day, I climbed onto the roof of a house that belonged to us, and I saw the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) on two bricks, facing Jerusalem, while he was relieving hirnself…”[Bukhaaree, 145] In another Hadeeth, Jaabir Ibn ‘Abdullah (R.A) said, “The Prophet (Pbuh) forbade us from facing the Qiblah and urinating at the same time. Then, one year before he died, I saw him facing it [while he (Pbuh) was urinating].”[At-Tirmidhee, 9] And in yet another narration, Mirwaan Al-Asfar related that he saw Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) make his camel kneel facing the Qiblah; he then sat down to urinate, facing it (i.e., facing his camel, so that he was also facing the Qiblah). Mirwaan said, “0 Abu ‘Abdur-Rahmaan (Ibn ‘Umar), was not this practice forbidden?” Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) said, “Yes, it was forbidden out in the open, but it is okay when there is something between you and the Qiblah to cover you (or to act as a barrier for you).” [Abu Daawood, 11]

Because of the apparent contradiction between the preceding narrations, scholars disagree about whether it is permissible to relieve oneself when one is facing the Qiblah or turning one’s back to it. Abu Ayyoob’s narration indicates that, regardless of whether one is relieving himself in the desert or in a building, it is forbidden to face the Qiblah or to turn one’s back to it. Ibn ‘Umar’s narration indicates that it is permissible to face the Qiblah when relieving oneself, if one is in a building or if something acts as a barrier between him and the Ka’bah; in Ibn ‘Umar’s case, he placed his mount between him and the Qiblah. On the other hand, Salmaan’s Hadeeth indicates that the prohibition is comprehensive, applying both to wide open spaces and the insides of buildings. And finally, Jaabir’s Hadeeth suggests that in the end, after having legislated a different ruling previously, the Prophet (Pbuh) ruled that it is permissible to face the Qiblah and relieve oneself at the same time.

There are many opinions in this issue, simply because scholars have taken different paths in finding harmony between the various narrations. And, to be sure, harmony can be struck between them. An-Nawawee said, “Scholars agree that if it is possible to find harmony between Ahadeeth, no one should take the path of forsaking some of them [and applying some of them only]. Rather, it is compulsory to find harmony between them and to apply them all.” [Sharh Muslim, 3/126] The opinion I feel is strongest is that, in a wide open space, it is forbidden to relieve oneself while facing the Qiblah or turning one’s back to it; but it is permissible when one is in a building or when there is a barrier between person who is relieving himself and the Qiblah. The Permanent Council (of scholars in Saudi Arabia) has taken this view.

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Chapter: 5 What You Should Say And Do When You Are Entering And Leaving The Bathroom

Places wherein people relieve themselves are places of impurities and filth, and the Shayaateen (devils) are known to have a penchant for such places. We know that they particular like to be in bathrooms and toilets (any place wherein people relieve themselves) based on the narration of Zaid Ibn Arqam (R.A) who related that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) said, “Verily, these Hushoosh (places in which people relieve themselves) are attended [by devils]…” [Ahmad, 18800] Being the enemy of man, and always looking for ways to inflict harm upon him, Shaitaan finds his enemy to be easy prey in washrooms. But to thwart Shaitaan and his evil aims, the Shariah came to protect the mind and body of man, legislating invocations that protect him by the order of Allah It In addition to invocations, the proper etiquette of entering the washroom is to lead with one’s left foot. Shaikh Al-Islam said, “When actions can be carried out with the left or right side, it is an established principle in the Shariah that the right be given precedence if the action is noble – such as in making ablution, taking a shower, beginning with the right side in cleaning one’s teeth, removing hair from one’s armpit, wearing clothes, wearing shoes, combing hair, entering the Masjid or home, exiting the toilet, and so on. The left is given precedence in opposite situations – entering the toilet, taking off shoes, leaving the Masjid, [and so on].”

When you are entering the washroom, it is recommended for you to say, “Bismillah (In the Name of Allah).” ‘Alee Ibn Abee Taalib (R.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) said, “The private areas of the children of Adam are veiled from the Jinn if one of them (one of the children of Adam) enters Al-Kaneef (a place in which people relieve themselves) and says, ‘Bismillah.” [At-Tirmidhee, 606]

And it is Sunnah to say, “0 Allah, I take refuge with You from Al-Khubuthee and Al-Khabaaith (all evil and evil-doers; or, according to a different interpretation that is based on a different reading of the words, all male and female devils).”

We learn from the wording of another narration, “When one of you wants to enter Al-Khalaa (a place in which people relieve themselves),” that we should say the invocation before actually entering the bathroom. The toilet is a vile place; evil pervades it and devils inhabit it, so before entering it, you should seek refuge in Allah (Swt) from both evil and devils.

As you are leaving the toilet, you should lead with your right foot, saying, “I ask You (Allah) for forgiveness.” ‘Aaisha (R.A) said, “When the Prophet (Pbuh), would come out from passing stool, he would say, “I ask You (Allah) for forgiveness.” “When the Prophet would come out” proves that you should say the invocation after you have actually come out from the toilet, and not while you are leaving it.

Related Issue: The etiquettes mentioned above are not limited to places that are regularly used for urinating and passing stool. It is also recommended to adhere to those etiquettes when you are in a wide open space – for example, when you are out camping. As you approach the spot in which you have chosen to urinate or pass stool, or before you are about to sit down, say the invocation of entering the bathroom. And when you are finished, say the invocation of leaving the bathroom. An-Nawawee said, “It is agreed upon that these manners are recommended, and there is no distinction between buildings and wide open spaces. And Allah (Swt) knows best. [Sharh Muslim, 4/60]

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Chapter: 6 When You Relieve Yourself, Make Sure No One Can See You

The Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) advised the people of his Nation to seek cover whenever they go to pass feces or urine. Whatever type of garment a person wears, he is likely to reveal some private area of his body if he relieves himself within the view of others. The Shariah came to preserve private areas of the body and to make sure they remain covered. Mugheerah Ibn Sho’bah (R.A) said, “I went on a journey with the Prophet (Pbuh) and [during it] he (Pbuh) said to me, ‘0 Mugheerah, take the canteen,’ and so I took it. The Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) then went until he became hidden from me; he then relieved himself, and he had upon him a Shaami (ascribed to the area of Sham, Syria and surrounding areas) robe…” The following is from the narration of Muslim: “Then he (Pbuh) walked until he became hidden in the blackness of the night.” And this is from Ahmad’s narration of the Hadeeth: “Then we proceeded until we left the people to relieve ourselves. Next, he descended from his riding camel, and went until he became hidden from me, so that I couldn’t see him…” [Muslim, 274] And in another narration from him, Mugheerah (R.A) said that, “When the Prophet (Pbuh) would go to Al-Madhab (one of the names of a place a person goes to in order to pass stool or urine), he would go far away [so that no one could see him].” [Abu Daawood, 1]

‘Abdullah Ibn Ja’far (R.A) said, “One day, the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) made me sit behind him [on his mount], and he secretly told me words that I will not relate to any person. And as for the things he concealed himself under or behind when relieving himself, he loved most to conceal himself behind a high mound (or sand hill or structure; basically, anything that is high) or a cluster (or garden) of date-trees…”[Muslim, 342] An-Nawawee said, “The point of jurisprudence one learns from this Hadeeth is that, when one goes to relieve himself, it is recommended for him to conceal himself behind a cluster of trees, behind a mound, in some lowland, or anything similar. What is important is that his entire body becomes hidden from the view of others. This is a Sunnah Muakkadah (Stressed Sunnah), and Allah (Swt) knows best.” Nowadays in homes and public buildings, it is no longer difficult to conceal oneself, for in homes there are doors to bathrooms, and in public washrooms, there are doors to stalls that contain toilets. All thanks and praise is to Allah, Who has made matters easy for us.

Related Issue: If one has to pass stool or urine in open terrain, he should not raise his garment until he lowers himself to the ground, especially if there is someone who can see him. This is if one is wearing a kind of garment that can be raised, such as a Thobe (long one piece garment, which covers the entire body); however, if one is wearing another type of garment, he needs to be even more careful.

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Chapter: 7 Passing Urine When Standing Or Sitting

The basic principle in this issue is that a person should be seated when he passes urine. ‘Aaisha (R.A) said, “If anyone relates to you that the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) urinated while he was standing up, then don’t believe him; he (Pbuh) would always be seated when he urinated.”[An-Nassaaee, 29] The reason being that a person who stands up and urinates is very likely to sully his body and clothes nonetheless, if there is a need to do so, one may stand up and urinate. Hudhaifah (R.A) said, “… The Prophet (Pbuh) and I were walking together when we came across the Subaatah (public dump, where people would throw dirt and filth) of a people, and it was behind a garden. He (Pbuh) then stood, just as one of you stands, and passed urine. I moved away from him, but then he signaled me, and so I stood at his heels (perhaps to block him from the view of people) until he finished.” [Muslim, 273] There is no contradiction between Hudhaifah’s Hadeeth and ‘Aaisha’s saying, for the latter is taken to mean that most of the time the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) sat down to urinate; we construe that meaning simply because it is authentically established that he (Pbuh) stood up and urinated. Some scholars hold that the Prophet (Pbuh) stood up to urinate in order to make it clear that doing so is permissible; others maintain that he (Pbuh) was in a place wherein it was not possible for him to sit down to urinate.

Related Issue: Two conditions must be fulfilled for one to stand up and urinate:
a) He must be safe from his garment or body becoming sullied.
b) He must be safe from anyone seeing him.

Question: If one does not need to do so, may he urinate standing up?
Answer: The Permanent Council (Of Scholars In Saudi Arabia) issued this ruling: If a person urinates while he is standing up without the need to do so, he is not sinning; nonetheless, he has left what is better…and what the Prophet (Pbuh) did most of the time.

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Chapter: 8 The Prohibition Of Using One’s Right Hand To Clean Oneself After Passing Stool Or Urine

Whoever reflects on revealed texts is sure to find that the Shariah honors the right hand and foot over the left hand and foot. The Sharjah promotes the use of one’s right hand and foot for honorable purposes, and one’s left hand and foot for other purposes. In this regard, the Prophet (Pbuh) forbade Muslims from touching their private parts or cleaning themselves after passing stool or urine with their right hands. Ibn Al-Jawzee explained that there are two reasons behind these prohibitions: “First, the right hand is honorable and is above being used for ignoble tasks, which is why the right foot leads when one is exiting from the bathroom or entering the Masjid; and which is also why the right is used for eating, drinking, and handing objects to others. Conversely, the left hand is used for the lowly task of cleaning filth. Second, if a person were to make his right hand touch impurities, he would remember what he touched when it came time to eating with his right hand; he would feel disgusted, and he would perhaps even imagine that some specks of the impurities remained on his hand. The right hand is preserved from coming into contact with impurities, so that one can feel safe [and noble and clean] when using his right hand to eat and drink.”

Abu Qataadah (R.A) reported that the Prophet (Pbuh) said, “When one of you urinates, then let him not hold his private part with his right hand; let him not then clean himself with his right hand; and (furthermore, when he drinks,] let him not breathe into a glass (or any vessel used for drinking). [Muslim, 267]

Muslim and others related the narration thus: “As one of you is urinating, let him not touch his private part with his right hand; and after relieving himself, let him not wipe [himself clean] with his right hand…” [Muslim, 267]

An-Nawawee said, “Scholars unanimously agree that it is forbidden to clean oneself after one passes urine or stool with his right hand, and the vast majority of scholars agree that ‘prohibition here means that it is a lowly act and a show of bad manners to use one’s right hand for the said purpose, and not that the act is Haram (forbidden in the sense that a person is punished for violating the prohibition; so it is slightly less in its degree of wrongness than something that is ‘Haram’).

Question: The Hadeeth explicitly mentions cleaning one’s private part for urinating but not one’s anus for defecating, so what is the ruling for using one’s right hand to clean the area around his anus after he passes stool?

Answer: In accordance with the Islamic principles of analogy, just as it is forbidden to touch one’s private part after urinating, so too is it forbidden to clean one’s anus with his right hand. It seems that the Prophet * deemed it sufficient to forbid the less ignoble of the two acts, thus alluding to the prohibition of the one that is more abominable. It is appropriate that the Prophet (Pbuh) did not mention the more abominable act, for he (Pbuh) was very modest in his speech and actions; in fact, he (Pbuh) was, “More modest than a virgin in her Khidr (a screened area of a house that is allocated to a virgin).” [Ahmad, 11286] No one should counter with, “Modesty did not prevent the Prophet (Pbuh) from conveying the teachings of the religion,” because he (Pbuh) did convey the ruling for this issue by mentioning the lesser wrong, thus alluding to the greater wrong. And Allah (Swt) knows best

Question: Talq (R.A) said, “We went to the Prophet of Allah (Pbuh) and then a man, who seemed to be a Bedouin, came to him and said, ‘0 Prophet of Allah, what do you judge about a man who touches his private part after he performs Wudoo (ablution)?’ He (Pbuh) said, ‘Is it anything other than part of it (part of your body, i.e., just as you don’t have to perform ablution when you touch any other part of your body, likewise you don’t have to perform ablution when you touch your private part). [Ahmad, 15857]

The Hadeeth apparently indicates that one does not have to perform ablution after one touches his private part. How then do we find harmony between this Hadeeth and the Hadeeth in which the Prophet (Pbuh) (Pbuh) said, “Whoever touches his private part, then let him perform ablution”? [Abu Daawood, 182]

Answer: The Permanent Council (of Scholars in Saudi Arabia) issued this ruling: From the various opinions of scholars in this issue, the Raajaih view (the one that is strongest and is best supported by evidence) is the view held by the majority of scholars: that when one touches his private part, his ablution is invalidated, and so he must perform it again. This is because the Hadeeth “Is it anything other than a part of you” is weak, and so it cannot validly be said to oppose authentic narrations, narrations which indicate that when a person touches his private part, he has to perform ablution over again. Furthermore, the Prophets (Pbuh)used the imperative when he said, “Then let him perform ablution,” and it is well known that the basic purpose of the imperative is to show that something is obligatory. And even if we were to suppose that Talq’s narration is not weak, then it is abrogated by the Hadeeth, “Whoever touches his private part, then let him perform ablution.”

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Chapter: 9 Al-Istinjaa And Al-Istijmaar

Al-Istinjaa is to clean the area that is affected by stool with water; Al-Istijmaar is to clean the affected area with stones (or anything that acts as a substitute, such as tissue paper), and the two terms may, in certain circumstances, be used interchangeably.

One of the many beautiful aspects of the Shariah is that it came to make people’s affairs easy for them and to remove hardship from them. Allah (Swt) said: “Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you.” (Qur’an 2:185)

Concerning the issue in question, Allah (Swt) has made matters easy for His slaves by allowing them to use stones or any clean substitute, such as paper or tissue paper, to clean themselves after they finish passing stool or urine; such objects are alternatives to water for the purpose of purifying affected areas. To be sure, this makes matters easy, for one is not able to use water in all situations.

Abu Hurairah (R.A) said, “I followed the Prophet (Pbuh) and he went to relieve himself. He did not turn around, and I approached him. Then he (Pbuh) said, “Search out for stones, I will purify myself with them,’ – or he (Pbuh) said something similar. [Then he said,] ‘And do not bring me any bones or manure.’

Then, with the side of my garment, I brought stones to him, and I placed them at his side. I turned away from him, and when he finished, he used them [to purify himself].” [Bukhaaree, 155]

Related Issue: After passing stool or urine, one can purify himself with water alone, with stones alone, or with water and stones (when I say stones, I am referring to alternatives, such as toilet paper, as well) together. As for the first and second ways of purification, authentic narrations establish them. As for the third way, I do not know of any narration from the Prophet (Pbuh) that establishes it; nonetheless, if we look at the end result, there is no doubt that one achieves a greater degree of purification by using stones and water together. [Ash-Sharh Al-Mumtai, 1/105]

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Chapter: 10 It Is Disliked To Perform Istijmaar With Bones Or Manure

Although Allah (Swt) upon the tongue of His Prophet (Pbuh) permitted the use of stones and other pure objects as alternatives to water for purification, He it forbade the use of manure and bones. Perhaps these two objects are not suited for the purpose of purification, and that is the reason behind the prohibition; or perhaps there is another reason for the prohibition that we do not know about, in which case simple, unquestioning obedience is required from us. Once, when the Prophet (Pbuh) was relieving himself, ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood (R.A) was nearby. ‘Abdullah (R.A) later related, “The Prophet (Pbuh) went to Al-Ghaait (a place prepared as a toilet) and he ordered me to bring him three stones, but I only found two stones, and though I searched for a third, I couldn’t find one. So I took [a piece] of manure, and I went with what I had to the Prophet (Pbuh). He (Pbuh) took the two stones and cast away the manure. And he (Pbuh) said, “This is impure.” [Ahmad, 3677]

In the hitherto related Hadeeth of Abu Hurairah (R.A) the Prophet (Pbuh) said to him, “Search out for stones, I will purify myself with them, and do not come to me with bones or manure.”

Abu Hurairah (R.A) later related, “Then I said, ‘What is the problem with bones and manure?’ He (Pbuh) said, ‘They are the food of Jinns.’

A delegation of Jinns from Naseebeen – and good indeed are those Jinns – came to me and asked me for provision, and so I invoked Allah (Swt) for them – that they should never pass by any bones or manure except that they should find food upon them.” [Bukhaaree, 3860] This narration makes clear the reason why it is forbidden to purify oneself with either bones or manure.

Related Issue: Based on the above-mentioned ruling for the food of Jinn, it is also forbidden to perform Al-Istinjaa or Al-Istijmaar with the food of human beings. Similarly, it is forbidden to perform Al-Istinjaa or Al-Istijmaar with honored paper, such as paper on which religious knowledge is written, for that paper is likely to have written on it verses of the Qur’an or Allah’s beautiful Names and Attributes. And an even worst offence is to use the Qur’an itself.

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Chapter: 11 When One Performs AI-Istijmaar, It Is Recommended To Clean An Odd Number Of Times And To Use An Odd Number Of Stones

One should purify himself no less than three times, for in the previously related Hadeeth of Salmaan (R.A) the Prophet (Pbuh) said, “Let no one from you purify himself with less than three stones.”

Even if full purification is achieved with less than three wipes, one must wipe again to achieve the minimum amount. And if full purification is achieved after the third wiping, and if it is achieved at an even number – such as four or six – then it is recommended to wipe one more time, in order to finish at an odd number. In a Hadeeth related by Abu Hurairah (R.A) the Prophet (Pbuh) said, “When one of you performs Al-Istijmaar, then let him perform it an odd number of times…” [Muslim, 237]

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Chapter: 12 When One Is In The Bathroom, It Is Disliked For Him To Talk

Many scholars have voiced their dislike for the practice of one talking while he is relieving himself. They derive that dislike from the Hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) in which a man passed by the Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) who was urinating at the time. The man gave the Prophet t greetings of peace, but the Prophet (Pbuh) did not respond to him. Scholars make an exception for cases of necessity – for example, when one needs to ask for water or something similar.

FROM HISNUL MUSLIM (SUPPLICATIONS)