Sunan Ibn Majah: The Book of Purification and its Sunnah
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Chapter: The quantity of water required for ablution and bathing from a state of sexual impurity
It was narrated that Safinah said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution with a Mudd (of water) and bath with a Sa'."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 267 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 1 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 267 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution with a Mudd (of water) and bath with a Sa'."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 268 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 2 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 268 |
It was narrated from Jabir that:
The Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution with a Mudd (of water) and bath with a Sa'.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 269 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 3 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 269 |
'Abdullah bin Muhammed bin 'Aqil bin Abu Talib narrated from his father that his grandfather said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'A Mudd is sufficient for the ablution and a Sa' is sufficient for the bath.' A man said: 'It is not sufficient for us.'" He (the narrator) said: "It was sufficient for one who is better than you and had more hair" meaning the Prophet.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 270 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 4 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 270 |
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Chapter: Allah does not accept Salah (prayer) without purification
It was narrated that Usamah bin 'Umair Al-Hudhali said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah does not accept any prayer without purification and He does not accept any charity from Ghulul.'" (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 271 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 5 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 271 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah does not accept any prayer without purification, and He does not accept any charity from ghulul.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 272 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 6 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 272 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Allah does not accept any prayer without purification, and He does not accept any charity from Ghulul.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 273 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 7 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 273 |
It was narrated that Abu Bakrah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah does not accept any Salat (prayer) without purification, and He does not accept any charity from Ghulul.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 274 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 8 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 274 |
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Chapter: The key to prayer is purification
It was narrated from Muhammed bin Al-Hanafiyyah that his father said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The key to prayer is purification, its opening is to say 'Allahu Akbar' and its closing is to say As-salamu 'alaikum.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 275 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 9 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 275 |
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "The key to prayer is purification, its opening is to say Allahu Akbar and its closing is to say As-salamu 'alaikum."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 276 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 10 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 276 |
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Chapter: Maintaining one's ablution
It was narrated that Thawban said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Adhere to righteousness even though you will not be able to do all acts of virtue. Know that the best of your deeds is Salat (prayer) and that no one maintains his ablution except a believer.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 277 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 11 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 277 |
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Adhere to righteousness even though you will not be able to do all acts of virtue. Know that among the best of your deeds is prayer and that no one maintains his ablution except a believer.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 278 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 12 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 278 |
It was narrated that Abu Umamah said, in a marfu' Hadith:
"Adhere to righteousness and it is a blessing if you are able to do so. Know that the best of your deeds is prayer and that no one maintains his ablution except a believer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 279 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 13 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 279 |
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Chapter: Ablution is half of Faith
It was narrated from Abu Malik Ash'ari that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Performing ablution properly is half of faith, saying Al-Hamdu Lillah fills the Scale (of good deeds), saying Subhan-Allah and Allahu Akbar fills the heavens and the earth, prayer is light, Zakat is proof, patience is brightness and the Qur'an is proof for you or against you. Every person goes out in the morning to sell his soul, so he either frees it or destroys it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 280 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 14 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 280 |
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Chapter: The reward of purification
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When anyone of you performs ablution and does it well, then he comes to the mosque for no other purpose than prayer, he does not take one step but Allah will raise him one degree (in status) thereby, and remove one sin from him thereby, until he enters the mosque.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 281 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 15 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 281 |
It was narrated from 'Abdullah As-Sunabihi that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever performs ablution and rinses his mouth and nose, his sins will exit through his mouth and nose. When he washes his face, his sins will exit from his face, even from beneath his eyelids. When he washes his hands, his sins will exit from his hands. When he wipes his head, his sins will exit from his head, and even from his ears. When he washes his feet, his sins will exit from his feet, even from beneath his toenails. Then his prayer and walking towards the mosque will earn extra merit for him."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 282 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 16 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 282 |
It was narrated that 'Amr bin 'Abasah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When a person performs ablution and washes his hands, his sins exit through his hands. When he washes his face, his sins exit through his face. When he washes his forearms and wipes his head, his sins exit though his forearms and head. When he washes his feet, his sins exit through his feet.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 283 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 17 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 283 |
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:
"It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how will you recognize those whom you have not seen of your Ummah?' He said: 'From the blazes of their foreheads and feet, like horses with black and white traces (which make them distinct from others) which are the traces of ablution.'" (Hasan) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 284 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 18 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 284 |
Humran the freed slave of 'Uthman bin 'Affan said:
"I saw 'Uthman bin 'Affan sitting in Maqa'id. He called for water and he performed ablution, the he said: 'I saw the Messenger of Allah sitting in this place where I am sitting, performing ablution as I have done. Then he said: "Whoever performs ablution as I have done, his previous sins will be forgiven." And the Messenger of Allah said: "And do not be conceited (due to this great virtue)." (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 285 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 19 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 285 |
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Chapter: Siwak (tooth stick)
It was narrated that Hudhaifah said:
"Whenever the Messenger of Allah got up for prayer at night to pray Tahajjud (night optional prayer), he would clean his mouth with the tooth stick."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 286 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 20 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 286 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Were it not that it would be too difficult for my Ummah (nation), I would have commanded them to use the tooth stick at every time of prayer.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 287 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 21 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 287 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to pray in the night (Qiyamul-Lail) two Rak'ah by two, then when he finished he would use the tooth stick."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 288 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 22 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 288 |
It was narrated from Abu Umamah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Use the tooth stick, for the tooth stick purifies the mouth and is pleasing to the Lord. Jibril never came to me but he advised me to use the tooth stick, until I feared that it would be made obligatory for me and my Ummah. Were it not that I fear that it would be too difficult for my Ummah, I would have enjoined it upon them. And I use the tooth stick until I fear that I may make the front of my mouth sore.' (i.e. my gums) (or cause my teeth to fall out due to brushing them so often)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 289 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 23 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 289 |
It was narrated from Miqdam bin Shuraih bin Hani' that his father said:
"I said to 'Aishah: 'Tell me, what was the first thing that the Messenger of Allah did when he entered upon you?' She said: 'The first thing he would do would be to use the tooth stick.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 290 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 24 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 290 |
It was narrated that 'Ali bin Abu Talib said:
"Your mouths are the paths of the Qur'an, so perfume them with the tooth stick."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 291 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 25 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 291 |
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Chapter: The Fitrah (natural inclination of man)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The deeds connected to the Fitrah are five (or five things are connected to the Fitrah): circumcision, shaving the pubic hairs, clipping the nails, plucking the armpit hairs and trimming the mustache.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 292 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 26 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 292 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Ten things are connected to the Fitrah: trimming the mustache, letting the beard grow, using the tooth stick, rinsing out the nostrils with water, clipping the nails, washing the joints, plucking the armpit hairs, shaving the pubic hairs, washing the private parts with water.'"(One of the narrators) Zakariyya said: "Mus'ab said: 'I have forgotten the tenth thing, but it may have been rinsing out the mouth.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 293 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 27 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 293 |
It was narrated from 'Ammar bin Yasir that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Part of the Fitrah is rinsing out the mouth, rinsing out the nostrils, using the tooth stick, trimming the mustache, clipping the nails, plucking the armpit hairs, shaving the pubic hairs, washing the joints, washing the private parts and circumcision.'" (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 294 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 28 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 294 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"We were given a time limit with regard to trimming the mustache, shaving the pubic hairs, plucking the armpit hairs and clipping the nails. We were not to leave that for more than forty days."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 295 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 29 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 295 |
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Chapter: What is to be said when entering the toilet
It was narrated that Zaid bin Arqam said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'These Hushush (waste areas) are visited (by devils), so when anyone of you enters, let him say: 'Allahumma inni a`udhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from male and female devils).'" (Sahih) Other chains with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 296 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 30 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 296 |
It was narrated that 'Ali said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The screen between the Jinn and the nakedness of the sons of Adam is that when a person enters the Kanif, he should say: Bismillah (in the name of Allah).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 297 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 31 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 297 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"Whenever the Messenger of Allah entered the toilet, he would say: 'A'udhu Billahi minal-khubthi wa'l-khaba'ith (I seek refuge with Allah from male and female devils).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 298 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 32 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 298 |
It was narrated from Abu Umamah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "None of you should fail to say, when he enters his toilet: 'Allahumma inni a`udhu bika minar-rijsin-najis, al-khabithil-mukhbith, ash-Shaitanir-rajim (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the filthy and impure, the evil one with evil companions, the accursed Shaitan).'" (Da'if) Another chain with a slightly different wording from Ibn Abi Maryam who mentioned similar, but he did not say in his narration: "Minar-rijsin-najis (From the filthy and the impure)" he only said: "Minal-khabithil-mukhbith, ash-Shaitanir-rajim (From the evil one with evil companions, the accursed Shaitan)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 299 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 33 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 299 |
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Chapter: What is to be said when exiting the toilet
Yusuf bin Abi Burdah narrated:
"I heard my father say: 'I entered upon 'Aishah, and I heard her say: "When the Messenger of Allah exited the toilet, he would say: Ghufranaka (I seek Your forgiveness).'" (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 300 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 34 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 300 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"Whenever the Prophet exited the toilet, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahilladhi adhhaba 'annial-adha wa 'afani (Praise is to Allah Who has relieved me of impurity and given me good health).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 301 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 35 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 301 |
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Chapter: Remembrance of Allah the Mighty and Sublime while on the toilet and rings in the toilet
'Urwah narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Messenger of Allah used to remember Allah in all circumstances.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 302 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 36 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 302 |
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that:
When the Prophet entered the toilet, he would take off his ring.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 303 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 37 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 303 |
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Chapter: It is undesirable (Makruh) to urinate in the place for washing
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'None of you should urinate in his wash area for most of the insinuating thoughts come from that.'" (Da'if) Abu 'Abdullah bin Majah said: ("Abul-Hasan said: 'I heard Muhammed bin Yazid saying:) ''Ali bin Muhammed At-Tanafisi said: 'This (prohibition) applies to cases where the ground (in the place used for washing) was soft. But nowadays this does not apply, because the baths you use now are built of plaster, Saruj and tar; so if a person urinates there then pours water over it, that clears it away, and that is fine.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 304 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 38 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 304 |
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Chapter: Urinating while standing
It was narrated from Hudhaifah that:
The Messenger of Allah came to the garbage dump of some people and he urinated on it standing up.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 305 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 39 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 305 |
Shu'bah narrated from 'Asim from Abu Wa'il from Mughirah bin Shu'bah that:
The Messenger of Allah came to the garbage dump of some people and urinated while standing up. (Hasan) Shu'bah said: "That day, 'Asim said: 'Amash reported this from Abu Wa'il, from Hudhaifah, but he did not remember it (correctly). So I asked Mansur about it, and he narrated it to me from Abu Wa'il, from Hudhaifah, that the Prophet came to a dump of some people and urinated while standing.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 306 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 40 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 306 |
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Chapter: Urinating while sitting
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"If anyone tells you that the Messenger of Allah urinated while standing, do not believe him, for I (always) saw him urinating while sitting down."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 307 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 41 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 307 |
It was narrated that 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw me urinating while standing, and he said: 'O 'Umar, do not urinate standing up.' So I never urinated whilst standing after that."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 308 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 42 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 308 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade us to urinate while standing." (Da'if) I heard Muhammed bin Yazid, Abu 'Abdullah, say: "I heard Ahmad bin 'Abdur-Rahman Al-Makhzumi say: 'Sufyan Ath-Thawri said concerning the Hadith of 'Aisha- 'I (always) saw him urinating whilst sitting down' - a man knows more about that (about such matters) than she.' Ahmad bin 'Abdur-Rahman said: 'It was the custom of the Arabs to urinate standing up. Do you not see that in the Hadith of 'Abdur-Rahman bin Hasanah it was said: 'He sits down to urinate as a woman does.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 309 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 43 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 309 |
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Chapter: It is undesirable (Makruh) to touch the penis and to clean oneself from the call of nature with the right hand
'Abdullah bin Abu Qatadah said:
"My father told me that he heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'When anyone of you urinates, let him not touch his penis with his right hand nor clean himself with his right hand.'"
Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 310 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 44 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 310 |
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin Suhban said:
"I heard 'Uthman bin 'Affan say: 'I never sang a song or told a lie or touched my penis with my right hand after I swore on oath of allegiance to the Messenger of Allah to that effect.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 311 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 45 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 311 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When anyone of you cleans himself, he should not clean himself with his right hand. Let him clean himself with his left hand.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 312 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 46 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 312 |
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Chapter: Cleaning oneself with stones, and the prohibition of using dung and bones
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'I am to you like a father to his son, and I teach you. So when you go to relieve yourselves, do not face the Qiblah or turn your backs towards it.' He ordered us to use three pebbles, and he forbade us to use dung and bones, and he forbade cleaning oneself with the right hand."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 313 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 47 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 313 |
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud:
"The Messenger of Allah went to the toilet and said: 'Bring me three stones.' So I brought him two stones and a piece of dung. He took the two stones and threw the dung away, saying: 'It is impure.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 314 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 48 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 314 |
It was narrated that Khuzaimah bin Thabit said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'For cleaning yourself you need three stones, no one of them being dung.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 315 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 49 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 315 |
Salman said that one of the idolaters said to him, while they were making fun of him:
"I see that your companion (the Prophet) is teaching you everything, even how to relieve yourselves?" He said: "Yes indeed. He has ordered us not to face the Qiblah (prayer direction) nor to clean ourselves with our right hands, and not to be content with anything less than three stones, which are not to include any excrement or bones."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 316 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 50 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 316 |
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Chapter: The prohibition of facing the Qiblah when defecating or urinating
'Abdullah bin Harith bin Jaz' Az-Zubaidi said:
"I am the first one who heard the Prophet say: 'No one among you should urinate facing towards the Qiblah,' and I am the first one who told the people of that."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 317 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 51 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 317 |
It was narrated that Abu Ayyub Ansari said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade the person who went to the Gha'it to face the Qiblah. He said: 'face towards the east or the west.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 318 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 52 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 318 |
It was narrated that Ma'qil bin Abu Ma'qil Al-Asadi, who was a Companion of the Prophet, said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade us from facing either of the two Qiblah when defecating or urinating."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 319 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 53 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 319 |
It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
"Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated to me, that he bears witness that the Messenger of Allah forbade facing the Qiblah when defecating or urinating.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 320 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 54 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 320 |
It was narrated that Jabir heard Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri say:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade me from drinking while standing and from urinating while facing the Qiblah."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 321 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 55 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 321 |
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Chapter: Permission concerning that in the toilet with walls and its permissiblity, not in deserts
'Abdullah bin 'Umar said:
"People say: 'When you sit to relieve yourself, do not face the Qiblah.' But one day I climbed up onto the roof of our house, and I saw the Messenger of Allah sitting on two bricks (to relieve himself), facing the direction of Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem)." This is a Hadith narrated by Yazid bin Harun.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 322 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 56 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 322 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah in his (constructed) toilet, facing towards the Qiblah." (Da'if) (One of the narrators) 'Eisa said: "I told that to Sha'bi, and he said: 'Ibn 'Umar spoke the truth. As for the words of Abu Hurairah, he said: "In the desert do not face the Qiblah nor turn one's back towards it." As for the words of Ibn 'Umar, he said: "In the (constructed) toilet there is no Qiblah so turn in whatever direction you want." Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 323 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 57 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 323 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Mention was made in the presence of the Messenger of Allah of some people who did not like to face towards the Qiblah with their private parts. He said: 'I think that they do that. Turn my seat (in the toilet) to face the Qiblah.'" (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 324 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 58 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 324 |
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade facing the Qiblah when urinating. But I saw him, one year before he died, facing the Qiblah (while urinating)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 325 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 59 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 325 |
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Chapter: Making sure of being free (of urine) after urinating
It was narrated from 'Eisa bin Yazdad Al-Yamani that his father said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When anyone of you urinates, let him squeeze his penis three times (to remove the remaining urine drops)." (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 326 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 60 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 326 |
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Chapter: One who urinated and did not touch water
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Prophet went out to urinate, and 'Umar followed him with water. He said: 'What is this, O 'Umar?' He said: 'Water.' He said: 'I have not been commanded to perform ablution every time I urinate. If I did that it would have become a Sunnah.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 327 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 61 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 327 |
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Chapter: Prohibition of relieving oneself in the middle of the road
Abu Sa'eed Al-Himyari narrated that :
Mu'adh bin Jabal used to narrate something that the Companions of the Messenger of Allah had not heard, and he used to keep quiet about what they had heard. News of this report reached 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, and he said: "By Allah, I never heard the Messenger of Allah say this, and Mu'adh will put you into difficulty with regard to relieving yourself." News of that reached Mu'adh, so he met with him ('Abdullah). Mu'adh said: "O 'Abdullah! Denying a Hadith from the Messenger of Allah is hypocrisy, and its sn is upon the one who said it (if it is not true). I did indeed hear the Messenger of Allah say: 'Beware of the three things which provoke curses: Relieving oneself in watering places, in places of shade and in the middle of the street.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 328 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 62 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 328 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Beware of stopping to rest and praying in the middle of the road, for it is the refuge of snakes and carnivorous animals, and beware of relieving yourselves in the middle of the road, for this is an act that provokes curses.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 329 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 63 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 329 |
Salim narrated from his father that:
The Prophet forbade praying in the middle of the road, or defecating there, or urinating.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 330 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 64 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 330 |
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Chapter: Distancing oneself for defecating outside
It was narrated that Mugirah bin Shu'bah said:
"Whenever the Prophet went to relieve himself, he would go far away."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 331 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 65 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 331 |
It was narrated that Anas said:
"I was with the Prophet on a journey. He went away to relieve himself, then he came and called for water and performed ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 332 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 66 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 332 |
It was narrated from Ya'la bin Murrah that:
When the Prophet went to relieve himself, he would go far away.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 333 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 67 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 333 |
It was narrated that 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Qurad said:
"I went for Hajj with the Prophet and he went far away to relieve himself."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 334 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 68 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 334 |
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"We went out on a journey with the Messenger of Allah, and the Messenger of Allah would not relieve himself until he had disappeared and could not be seen by anyone."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 335 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 69 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 335 |
It was narrated from Bilal bin Al-Harith Al-Muzani that:
When the Messenger of Allah wanted to relieve himself, he would go far away.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 336 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 70 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 336 |
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Chapter: Looking for a place to defecate or urinate
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet said: "Whoever uses stones to clean himself, let him use an odd number of stones. Whoever does that has done well, and whoever does not, there is no harm in it. Whoever uses a tooth stick should spit out (whatever he removes) and whoever removes (the particle of food) by dislodging it with his tongue should swallow it. Whoever does that has done well, and whoever does not, tere is no harm in it. Whoever goes to the toilet should conceal himself, and if he cannot find anything except a pile of sand (behind which to conceal himself), then he should use that, for the Shaitan plays with the backside of the son of Adam. Whoever does that has done well, and whoever does not, there is no harm in it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 337 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 71 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 337 |
A similar report was narrated by 'Abdul-Malik bin As-Sabbah with a similar chain, with the additional words:
"Whoever applies kohl to his eyes, let him add it an odd number of times. Whoever does that has done well, and whoever does not, there is no harm in it. And whoever dislodges (a particle of food from between the teeth) by dislodging it with his tongue, let him swallow it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 338 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 72 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 338 |
It was narrated from Ya'la bin Murrah that his father said:
"I was with the Prophet on a journey, and he wanted to relieve himself. He said to me: 'Go to those two small date-palm trees and tell them: "The Messenger of Allah orders you to come together.'" So they came together and he concealed himself behind them, and relieved himself. Then he said to me: 'Go to them and tell them: "Go back, each one of you, to your places.'" So I said that to them and they went back."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 339 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 73 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 339 |
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Ja'far said:
"The thing that the Prophet most liked to conceal himself behind when relieving himself was a hillock or a stand of date-palm trees."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 340 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 74 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 340 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah turned towards a mountain pass and urinated, until I took pity on him because of the way he parted his legs when he urinated."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 341 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 75 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 341 |
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Chapter: The prohibition of gathering or talking at the toilet
It was narrated from Abu Sa`eed al-Khudri that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "No two people should converse while relieving themselves, each of them looking at the private parts of the other, for Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, hates that." (Da'if) Other chains with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 342 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 76 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 342 |
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Chapter: The prohibition of urinating into standing water
It was narrated from Jabir that:
The Messenger of Allah forbade urinating into standing water.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 343 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 77 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 343 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one among you should urinate into standing water.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 344 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 78 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 344 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one among you should urinate into standing water.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 345 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 79 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 345 |
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Chapter: Strictness concerning urination
It was narrated that `Abdur-Rahman bin Hasanah said:
"The Messenger of Allah came out to us holding a small shield in his hand. He put it down, then he sat down and urinated towards it. Some of the people said: 'Look at him, he urinates like a woman!' The Prophet heard that and said: 'Woe to you! Do you not know what happened to one of the children of Israel? If any urine touched any part of their clothes, they would cut that out with scissors. He told them not to do that, so he was tormented in his grave.'" (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 346 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 80 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 346 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah passed by two new graves, and he said: 'They are being punished, but they are not being punished for anything major. One of them was heedless about preventing urine from getting on his clothes, and the other used to walk about spreading malicious gossip.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 347 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 81 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 347 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Most of the torment of the grave is because of urine.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 348 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 82 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 348 |
Bahr bin Marrar narrated that his grandfather Abu Bakrah said:
"The Messenger of Allah passed by two graves, and he said: 'They are being punished but they are not being punished for anything major. One of them is being punished because of urine, and the other is being punished because of backbiting.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 349 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 83 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 349 |
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Chapter: A man who is greeted while he is urinating
It was narrated that Muhajir bin Qunfudh bin (Umair) bin Jud'an said:
"I came to the Prophet when he was performing ablution and greeted him with the Salam, but he did not return (the greeting). When he had finished his ablution he said: 'Nothing prevented me from returning your greeting but the fact that I need to have ablution.'" (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 350 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 84 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 350 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"A man passed by the Prophet while he was urinating, and greeted him with the Salam, but he did not return the greeting. While he finished, he struck the ground with his palms and did dry ablution (Tayammum), then he returned the greeting."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 351 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 85 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 351 |
It was narrated from Jabir bin `Abdullah that:
"A man passed by the Prophet while he was urinating, and greeted him by the Salam. The Messenger of Allah said to him: "If you see me in this situation, do not greet me with the Salam, for if you do that I will not respond to you.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 352 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 86 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 352 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"A man passed by the Prophet while he was urinating and greeted him with the Salam, and he did not return the greeting."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 353 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 87 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 353 |
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Chapter: Cleaning oneself with water (Istinja')
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I never saw the Messenger of Allah come out of the toilet without first (cleansing himself) with water."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 354 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 88 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 354 |
Abu Sufyan said:
"Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari, Jabir bin 'Abdullah, and Anas bin Malik told me that when this Verse: "In it (the mosque) are men who love to clean and to purify themselves. And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure." was revealed, the Messenger of Allah said: 'O Ansar! Allah has praised you for your cleanliness. What is the nature of your cleanliness?' They said: 'We perform ablution for prayer and we take bath to cleanse ourselves of impurity due to sexual activity, and we clean ourselves with water (after urinating). He said: 'This is what it is. So adhere to it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 355 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 89 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 355 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet used to wash his private parts three times. Ibn 'Umar said: "We did that and we found it to be healing and a means of purification."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 356 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 90 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 356 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The (following) was revealed about the people of Quba': 'In it (the mosque) are men who love to clean and purify themselves. And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure.'" He said: 'They used to clean themselves with water (after urinating), and this Verse was revealed concerning them.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 357 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 91 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 357 |
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Chapter: One who rubs his hand on the ground after cleaning himself
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet relieved himself, then he cleaned himself (with water) from a pot made of brass, then he wiped his hand on the ground. Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 358 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 92 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 358 |
Ibrahim bin Jarir narrated from his father that :
The Prophet of Allah entered a thicket and relieved himself, then Jarir brought him a small water skin from which he cleansed himself, then he wiped his hand in the dirt.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 359 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 93 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 359 |
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Chapter: Covering vessels
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Prophet commanded (us) to tie up our water skins and cover our vessels."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 360 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 94 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 360 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I used to cover three vessels for the Messenger of Allah at night: A vessel (of water) for his ablution, a vessel for his tooth stick and a vessel for his drink."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 361 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 95 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 361 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah never entrusted his purification to anyone nor his charity that he had given to anyone; he would be the one to take care of these matters himself."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 362 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 96 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 362 |
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Chapter: Washing a vessel that has been licked by a dog
It was narrated that Abu Razin said:
'I saw Abu Hurairah hitting his forehead with his hand and saying: "O people of Iraq! Do you claim that I would tell a lie against the Messenger of Allah so that it may be more convenient for you and a sin upon me?' I bear witness that I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'If a dog licks the vessel of anyone of you, let him wash it seven times.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 363 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 97 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 363 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "If a dog licks the vessel of anyome of you, let him wash it seven times."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 364 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 98 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 364 |
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that:
The Messenger of Allah said: 'If a dog licks a vessel, wash it seven times and rub it with dust the eight times."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 365 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 99 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 365 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If a dog licks the vessel of anyone of you, let him wash it seven times.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 366 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 100 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 366 |
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Chapter: Ablution with water left over by a cat and the concession in that
It was narrated from Kabshah bint Ka'b, who was married to one of the sons of Ab Qatadah, that:
She poured water for Abu Qatadah to perform ablution. A cat came and drank the water, and he tilted the vessel for it. She started looking at it (in surprise) and he said: "O daughter of my brother, do you find it strange? The Messenger of Allah said: 'They (cats) are not impure, they are of those who go around among you.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 367 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 101 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 367 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah and I used to perform ablution from a single vessel, when the cat had drunk from it beforehand."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 368 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 102 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 368 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Cats do not invalidate the prayer, because they are one of the things that are useful in the house."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 369 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 103 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 369 |
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Chapter: Concession regarding water left over from a woman's ablution
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"One of the wives of the Prophet took a bath from a large vessel, then the Prophet came and had a bath or ablution, and she said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I was sexually impure.' He said: 'Water does not become impure.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 370 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 104 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 370 |
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
One of the wives of the Prophet took a bath to cleanse herself from sexual impurity, then the Prophet performed ablution and had a bath with the water left over from her ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 371 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 105 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 371 |
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas, from Maimunah the wife of the Prophet, that :
the Prophet performed ablution with the water left over after she had taken a bath to cleanse herself from sexual impurity.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 372 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 106 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 372 |
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Chapter: The prohibition of that (i.e., performing ablution with the leftover water)
It was narrated from Hakam bin 'Amr that:
The Messenger of Allah forbade men to perform ablution with the left over water by a woman.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 373 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 107 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 373 |
It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Sarjis said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade men to perform ablution with the water left over by a woman, and women to perform ablution with water left over by a man, however both (spouses) may start to perform their ablutions at the same time." Abu `Abdullah Ibn Majah said: "The first (narration) is correct, and the second (narration) is Wahm (an error)." Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 374 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 108 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 374 |
It was narrated that 'Ali said:
"The Prophet and his wife would take a bath from one vessel, but neither of them would have a bath with the leftover water of the other." (Daif)
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 375 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 109 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 375 |
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Chapter: A man and woman taking bath from a single vessel
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah and I would take a bath from a single vessel."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 376 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 110 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 376 |
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that his maternal aunt Maimunah said:
"The Messager of Allah and I used to take bath from a single vessel."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 377 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 111 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 377 |
It was narrated from Umm Hani that :
The Prophet and Maimunah took a bath from a single vessel, a large bowl in which they were some traces of dough.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 378 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 112 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 378 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah and his wives used to take a bath from a single vessel."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 379 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 113 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 379 |
Zainab the daughter of Umm Salamah narrated from Umm Salamah that:
She and the Messenger of Allah used to take a bath from a single vessel.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 380 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 114 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 380 |
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Chapter: A man and woman performing ablution from a single vessel
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"Men and women used to perform ablution from a single vessel during the time of the Messenger of Allah."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 381 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 115 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 381 |
It was narrated that Umm Subyah Al-Juhaniyyah said:
"Often my hand would touch the hand of the Messenger of Allah while performing ablution from a single vessel." (Hasan) Abu `Abdullah bin Majah said: "I heard Muhammad say: 'Umm Subyah was Khawlah bint Qais. I mentioned that to Abu Zur`ah and he said: "It is true."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 382 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 116 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 382 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet and she used to perform ablution together for prayer.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 383 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 117 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 383 |
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Chapter: Performing ablution with Nabidh
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that :
On the night of the jinn, the Messenger of Allah said to him: "Do you have water for ablution?" He said: "No, I have nothing, but some Nabidh in a vessel." He said: "Good dates and pure water (i.e. there is no harm from the mixing of the two)." So he performed ablution with it. This is the narration of Waki'.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 384 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 118 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 384 |
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas that :
On the night of the Jinn the Messenger of Allah said to Ibn Mas'ud: "Do you have water?" He said: "No, only some Nabidh in a large water skin." The Messenger of Allah said: "Good dates and pure water." (i.e. there is no harm from the mixing of the two.) Pour it for me." He said: "So I performed ablution with it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 385 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 119 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 385 |
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Chapter: Ablution with seawater
It was narrated that Mughirah bin Abu Burdah, who was from the tribe of Banu 'Abdud-Dar, said that:
He heard Abu Hurairah say: "A man came to the Messenger of Allah and said: "O Messenger of Allah, we travel by sea and carry a small amount of water with us. If we use it for ablution, we will become thirsty. Can we perform ablution with seawater?' The Messenger of Allah said: 'Its water is a means of purification, ad its dead meat is permissible. (i.e. the fish found dead in the sea).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 386 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 120 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 386 |
It was narrated that Ibn Firasi said:
"I was fishing and I had a vessel with me in which I kept water, and I used seawater for ablution. I mentioned that to the Messenger of Allah and he said: 'Its water is a means of purification, and its dead meat is permissible.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 387 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 121 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 387 |
It was narrated from Jabir that:
The Prophet was asked about seawater, and he said: "Its water is a means of purification, and its dead meat is permissible." (Hasan) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 388 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 122 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 388 |
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Chapter: A man who asks for help with his ablution and water is poured on him
It was narrated that Mughirah bin Shu'bah said:
"The Prophet went out to relieve himself and when he came back, I met him with a water skin and poured water for him. He washed his hands and his face, then he went to wash his forearms but his garment was too tight, so he brought his arms out from underneath his garment and washed them, then he wiped over his leather socks, then he led us in prayer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 389 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 123 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 389 |
It was narrated that Rubai' bint Mu'awwidh said:
"I brought a basin of water to the Prophet and he said: 'Pour it,' so I poured it and he washed his face and forearms, then he took fresh water and wiped his head, front and back, and then he washed his feet. He washed each part three times."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 390 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 124 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 390 |
It was narrated that Safwan bin 'Assal said:
"I poured water for the Prophet on journeys and as a resident, when he performed ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 391 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 125 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 391 |
Umm 'Ayyash, the slave woman of Ruqayyah, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah, said:
"I used to help the Messenger of Allah perform ablution, when I was standing and he was sitting."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 392 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 126 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 392 |
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Chapter: When a man wakes up from sleep: should he put his hand in the vessel before washing it?
Sa'eed bin Musayyab and Abu Salamah bin 'Abdur-Rahman narrated that :
Abu Hurairah used to say: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'When anyone of you wakes up from sleep, he should not put his hand into the vessel until he has poured water on it two or three times, for none of you knows where his hand spent the night,'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 393 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 127 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 393 |
It was narrated from Salim from his father that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "When anyone of you wakes up from sleep, he should not put his hand into the vessel until he has washed it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 394 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 128 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 394 |
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When anyone of oyu gets up from sleep and wants to perform ablution, he should not put his hand into the vessel he used for ablution until he has washed it, because he does not know where his hand spent the night or where he put it.'" [(One of the narrators) Abu Ishaq said: "What is correct is that it is narrated from Jabir, from Abu Hurairah."]
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 395 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 129 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 395 |
It was narrated that Harith said:
"'Ali called for water, and he washed his hands before putting them in the vessel, then he said: 'This is what I saw the Messenger of Allah doing.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 396 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 130 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 396 |
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Chapter: Concerning saying "Bismilllah" when performing ablution
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "There is no ablution for one who does not mention the Name of Allah (before doing it)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 397 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 131 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 397 |
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed bin Zaid said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is no prayer for one who does not have ablution, and there is no ablution for one who does not mention the Name of Allah (before it).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 398 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 132 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 398 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is no prayer for one who does not have ablution, and there is no ablution for one who does not mention the Name of Allah (before it).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 399 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 133 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 399 |
It was narrated by 'Abdul-Muhaimin bin 'Abbas bin Sahl bin Sa'd As-Sa'idi, from his father, from his grandfather, that:
The Prophet said: "There is no prayer for one who does not have ablution, and there is no ablution for one who does not mention the Name of Allah (before it). There is no prayer for one who does not send blessing, (Salat) upon the Prophet, and there is no prayer for one who does not love the Ansar." (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 400 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 134 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 400 |
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Chapter: Starting on the right in ablution
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Messenger of Allah liked to start on the right when purifying himself, when combing his hair and when putting on his footwear.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 401 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 135 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 401 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When you perform ablution, start on the right.'" (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 402 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 136 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 402 |
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Chapter: Rinsing the mouth and sniffing up water into the nostrils with one handful of water
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
The Messenger of Allah rinsed his mouth and sniffed water up into his nostrils from one scoop of water.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 403 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 137 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 403 |
It was narrated from 'Ali that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and he rinsed his mouth three times, and sniffed water up into his nose three times from one handful.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 404 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 138 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 404 |
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Zaid Al-Ansari said:
"The Messenger of Allah came to us and asked us for water for ablution. I brought water to him and he rinsed his mouth and sniffed water up into his nostrils from one handful."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 405 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 139 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 405 |
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Chapter: Going to extremes in sniffing water up into the nostrils and blowing it out
It was narrated that Salamah bin Qais said to me:
The Messenger of Allah said to me: 'When you perform ablution, clean your nose, and when you use pebbles to clean yourself after defecating, use an odd number.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 406 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 140 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 406 |
It was narrated from 'Asim bin Laqit bin Sabrah that his father said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Tell me about ablution.' He said: 'Perform ablution properly and sniff water up into your nostrils, thoroughly, unless you are fasting.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 407 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 141 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 407 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
'Sniff up water into the nostrils thoroughly, two or three times.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 408 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 142 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 408 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever performs ablution, let him clean his nose, and whoever uses pebbles to clean himself after defecating, let him use an odd number.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 409 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 143 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 409 |
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Chapter: Concerning ablution washing (each limb) once
It was narrated that Thabit bin Abi Safiyyah Ath-Thumali said:
"I asked Abu Ja'far: Was it narrated to you from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Prophet performed ablution washing each part once?' He said: 'Yes.' I said: 'And each part twice, and each part thrice?' He said: 'Yes.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 410 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 144 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 410 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution, taking one handful (of water) at a time.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 411 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 145 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 411 |
It was narrated that 'Umar said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah during the campaign of Tabuk performing ablution, washing each part once."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 412 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 146 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 412 |
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Chapter: Performing ablution by washing three times
It was narrated that Shaqiq bin Salamah said:
"I saw `Uthman and `Ali performing ablution, washing each part three times, and they said: 'This is how the Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution.'" (Hasan) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 413 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 147 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 413 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar:
Performed ablution washing each part three times, and he attributed that to the Prophet.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 414 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 148 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 414 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah and Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet did ablution washing each part three times.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 415 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 149 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 415 |
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Awfa said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution, washing each part three times, and wiping his head once."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 416 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 150 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 416 |
It was narrated that Abu Malik Ash'ari said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution washing each part three times."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 417 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 151 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 417 |
It was narrated from Rabi' bint Mu'awwidh bin 'Afra' that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution washing each part three times.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 418 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 152 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 418 |
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Chapter: What was narrated concerning ablution by washing once, twice or thrice
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah performed ablution washing each part once. He said: 'This is the ablution of the person from whom Allah will not accept his prayer without it.' Then he performed ablution washing each part twice, and he said: 'This is the ablution that Allah appreciates.' Then he performed ablution washing each part three times, and said: 'This is how ablution is performed properly, and this is my ablution and the ablution of the Close Friend of Allah, Ibrahim. Whoever performs ablution like this, then on completing it says: 'Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluhu' (I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammed is His servant and His Messenger), eight gates of Paradise will be opened to him and he may enter through whichever one he wants.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 419 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 153 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 419 |
It was narrated from Ubayy bin Ka'b that:
The Messenger of Allah called for water and performed ablution once. He said: "This is the minimum requirement of ablution' or he said: 'The ablution of one who, if he does not perform this ablution, Allah will not accept his prayer." Then he performed ablution washing each part twice, and he said: 'This is the ablution of one who, if he performs it, Allah will give him two shares of reward." Then he performed ablution washing each part three times, and said: 'This is my ablution and the ablution of the Messengers who were sent before me."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 420 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 154 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 420 |
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Chapter: Concerning moderation in ablution and avoiding extravagance
It was narrated that Ubayy bin Ka'b said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is a devil for ablution who is called Walahan, so be on guard against the insinuating thoughts (Waswas) about water.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 421 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 155 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 421 |
It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib from his father, from his grandfather, that:
A Bedouin came to the Prophet and asked him about ablution. He showed him how to perform it washing each part of the body three times. Then he said: 'This is the ablution, and whoever does more than this, has done evil, transgressed the limits and wronged himself.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 422 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 156 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 422 |
It was narrated that 'Amr heard Kuraib saying:
"I heard Ibn 'Abbas say: 'I stayed overnight with my maternal aunt Maimunah, and the Prophet got up and performed ablution from an old water skin, and he did a brief ablution. Then I got up and did the same as he had done."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 423 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 157 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 423 |
It is narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw a man performing ablution, and he said: 'Do not be extravagant, do not be extravagant (in using water).'" (Maudu')
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 424 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 158 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 424 |
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that:
The Messenger of Allah passed by Sa'd when he was performing ablution, and he said: 'What is this extravagance?' He said: 'Can there be any extravagance in ablution?' He said: 'Yes, even if you are on the bank of a flowing river.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 425 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 159 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 425 |
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Chapter: What was narrated concerning performing ablution properly
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah commanded us to perform ablution properly."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 426 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 160 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 426 |
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Khudri that he heard :
The Messenger of Allah say: "Shall I not tell you of something by means of which Allah expiates for sins and increases good deeds?" They said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "Perform ablution properly despite difficulties, increasing the number of steps one takes towards the mosque and waiting for the next prayer after prayer.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 427 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 161 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 427 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet said: "Sins are expiated by well-performed ablution despite difficulties, increasing the number of steps one takes towards the mosque, (and waiting for the next prayer after prayer)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 428 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 162 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 428 |
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Chapter: Concerning running the fingers through the beard (when performing ablution)
It was narrated that 'Ammar bin Yasir said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah running his fingers through his beard."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 429 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 163 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 429 |
It was narrated from 'Uthman that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and ran his fingers through his beard.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 430 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 164 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 430 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"When the Messenger of Allah performed ablution, he ran his fingers through his beard and separated his fingers (to let water run through them) twice."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 431 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 165 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 431 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"Whenever the Messenger of Allah performed ablution, he rubbed the sides of his face then run his fingers through his beard from beneath."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 432 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 166 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 432 |
It was narrated that Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution and he ran his fingers through his beard."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 433 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 167 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 433 |
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Chapter: What was narrated concerning wiping the head
'Amr bin Yahya narrated that his father said to 'Abdullah bin Zaid who was the grandfather of 'Amr bin Yahya:
"Can you show me how the Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution?" 'Abdullah bin Zaid said: "Yes," So he called for water, poured it over his hands and washed his hands twice. Then he raised his mouth and sniffed water up into his nostrils three times. Then he washed his face three times and his arms up to his elbows twice. Then he wiped his head with his hands, from front to back. He started at the front of his head, then went with them to the nape of his neck, then he brought them back, returning them to the place he started, then he washed his feet."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 434 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 168 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 434 |
It was narrated that 'Uthman bin 'Affan said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution and he wiped his head once."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 435 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 169 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 435 |
It was narrated from 'Ali that:
The Messenger of Allah wiped his head once.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 436 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 170 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 436 |
It was narrated that Salamah bin Akwa' said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution, and he wiped his head once."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 437 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 171 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 437 |
It was narrated that Ar-Rubai' bint Mu'awwidh bin 'Afra' said:
"The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and wiped his head twice."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 438 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 172 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 438 |
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Chapter: Concerning wiping the ears
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
The Messenger of Allah wiped his ears, putting his forefingers in his ears and wiping the back of them with his thumbs, so he wiped them inside and out.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 439 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 173 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 439 |
It was narrated from Rubai' that:
The prophet performed ablution and wiped his ears inside and out.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 440 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 174 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 440 |
It was narrated that Rubai' bint Mu'awwidh bin 'Afra' said:
"The Prophet performed ablution, and he put his fingers in the (holes) inside of his ears."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 441 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 175 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 441 |
It was narrated from Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and he wiped his head and his ears, inside and out.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 442 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 176 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 442 |
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Chapter: The ears are part of the head
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Zaid said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The ears are part of the head.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 443 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 177 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 443 |
It was narrated from Abu Umamah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "The ears are part of the head." He used to wipe his head once, and he used to wipe over the inner corners of the eyes (that are close to the nose).
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 444 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 178 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 444 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The ears are part of the head.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 445 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 179 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 445 |
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Chapter: Running the fingers of one hand between the finger of the other (and the toes)
It was narrated that Mustawarid bin Shaddad said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution, and he ran his little finger between his toes." (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 446 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 180 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 446 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
'The Messenger of Allah said: 'When you get up for prayer, perform ablution properly and make the water run between your toes and your fingers.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 447 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 181 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 447 |
'Asim bin Laqit bin Saabirah narrated that his father said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: perform ablution properly and let the water run between your fingers."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 448 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 182 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 448 |
'Ubaidullah bin Abu Rafi' narrated from his father that:
Whenever the Messenger of Allah performed ablution, he moved his ring.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 449 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 183 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 449 |
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Chapter: Washing the (heels and) Achilles tendon
'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw some people performing ablution, and their heels were dry. He said: 'Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire, perform ablution properly!'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 450 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 184 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 450 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
The Messenger of Allah said: 'Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 451 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 185 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 451 |
It was narrated that Abu Salamah said:
"Aishah saw 'Abdur-Rahman performing abluti0on, and she said: Perform ablution properly, for I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Woe to the Achilles' tendon because of Hell-fire.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 452 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 186 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 452 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :
The Prophet said: "Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 453 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 187 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 453 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Woe to the Achilles' tendon because of Hell-fire."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 454 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 188 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 454 |
It was narrated from Khalid bin Walid, Yazid bin Abu Sufyan, Shurahbil bin Hasanah and 'Amr bin 'As that:
They all heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Complete the ablution. Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 455 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 189 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 455 |
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Chapter: Washing the feet
It was narrated that Abu Haiyah said:
"I saw 'Ali performing ablution and he washed his feet up to the ankles, then he said: 'I wanted to show you how your Prophet purified himself.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 456 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 190 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 456 |
It was narrated from Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution; so he washed his feet three times.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 457 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 191 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 457 |
It was narrated that Rubai' said:
"Ibn 'Abbas came to me and asked me about this Hadith" meaning the Hadith, that she had narrated, saying that the Messenger of Allah performed ablution and washed his feet. "Ibn 'Abbas said: 'The people are insisting on washing their feet, but I do not find anything in the Qur'an except (the injunction to) wipe them.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 458 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 192 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 458 |
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Chapter: Ablution in accordance with the commands of Allah the Exalted
It was narrated that Jami' bin Shaddad - AbuSakhrah - said:
"I heard Humran telling Abu Burdah in the mosque that he had heard 'Uthman bin 'Affan narrating that the Prophet had said" 'Whoever performs ablution perfectly as Allah has enjoined, then his prescribed prayer will serve as expiation for what is between them."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 459 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 193 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 459 |
'Ali bin Yahya bin Khallad narrated, from his father, from his paternal uncle Rifa'ah bin Rafi' that:
He was sitting with the Prophet who said: 'No person's prayer is complete until he performs ablution properly as Allah has commanded him, washing his face, his arms up to the elbows, wiping his head and his feet up to the ankles.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 460 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 194 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 460 |
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Chapter: Sprinkling water after ablution
It was narrated from Hakam bin Sufyan Ath-Thawri that:
He saw the Messenger of Allah perform ablution then take a handful of water and sprinkle it over his private area to remove any doubts about urine drippings.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 461 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 195 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 461 |
Usamah bin Zaid narrated that his father Zaid bin Harithah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Jibril taught me (how to perform) the ablution, and he ordered me to sprinkle water underneath my garment, lest a drop of urine leak out after the ablution.'" (Da'if) Other chains with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 462 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 196 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 462 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When you perform ablution, sprinkle water.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 463 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 197 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 463 |
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and sprinkled his private part."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 464 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 198 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 464 |
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Chapter: (Drying oneself with) a cloth after ablution or bathing
Umm Hani' bint Abu Talib narrated that :
When it was the year of the Conquest (of Makkah), the Messenger of Allah got up to perform a bath and Fatimah screened him. Then he took his garment and wrapped himself in it (such that it became like the towel used to dry oneself).
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 465 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 199 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 465 |
It was narrated that Qais bin Sa'd said:
"The Prophet came to us and we gave him water to perform a bath." Then we brought him a Warshiyyah cloth, and he wrapped himself in it. It is as if I can see the marks of the Wars on the folds of his stomach."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 466 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 200 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 466 |
Ibn 'Abbas narrated that his maternal aunt Maimunah said:
"I brought a piece of cloth (for drying) to the Messenger of Allahwhen he performed a bath to cleanse himself from sexual impurity. He refused it and began to shake off water."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 467 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 201 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 467 |
It was narrated from salman Al-Farisi that :
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution, then he turned inside out the woolen garment that he was wearing and wiped his face with it.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 468 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 202 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 468 |
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Chapter: What is to be said after ablution
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that :
The Prophet said: "Whoever performs ablution and does it well, then says three times: 'Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasuluhu (I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger),' eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him; whichever one he wants he may enter." (Da'if) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 469 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 203 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 469 |
It was narrated that 'Umar bin Khattab said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is no Muslim who performs ablution and does it well, then says: Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasuluhu (I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger),' (except that) eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he will enter through whichever one he wants.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 470 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 204 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 470 |
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Chapter: Ablution using brass
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Zaid, the Companion of the Prophet, said:
"The Messenger of Allah came to us, and we brought water out to him in a vessel of brass, and he performed ablution with it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 471 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 205 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 471 |
It was narrated from Zainab bint Jahsh that :
She had a tub of brass. She said: "I used to comb the hair of the Messenger of Allah in it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 472 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 206 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 472 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet performed ablution using (the water in) a vessel made of brass.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 473 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 207 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 473 |
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Chapter: Ablution after a sleep
It was narrated that `A'ishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah would fall asleep until he was breathing deeply, then he would get up and offer the prayer, and he did not perform ablution." (Hasan) Tanafisi said: "Waki` said: 'She meant while he was prostrating (he would sleep).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 474 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 208 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 474 |
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:
The Messenger of Allah slept until he was breathing deeply, then he got up and prayed.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 475 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 209 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 475 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"He would sleep like that while he was sitting up."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 476 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 210 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 476 |
It was narrated from 'Ali bin Abu Talib that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "The eye is the leather strap (that ties up) the anus, so whoever falls asleep, let him perform ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 477 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 211 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 477 |
It was narrated that Safwan bin 'Assal said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to command us not to take off our leather socks for three days except in the case of sexual impurity, but not in the case of defecation, urine or sleep (i.e. during travel)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 478 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 212 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 478 |
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Chapter: Ablution after touching the penis
It was narrated that Busrah bint Safwan said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If anyone of you touches his penis, let him perform ablution.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 479 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 213 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 479 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If anyone of you touches his penis, then he has to perform ablution.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 480 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 214 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 480 |
It was narrated that Umm Habibah said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Whoever touches his sexual organ then let him perform ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 481 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 215 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 481 |
It was narrated that Abu Ayyub said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Whoever touches his sexual organ, let him perform ablution.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 482 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 216 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 482 |
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Chapter: Concession concerning that
Qais bin Talq Al-Hanafi narrated that his father said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah being asked about touching the penis. He said: 'That does not require ablution, because it is a part of you (your body).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 483 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 217 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 483 |
It was narrated that Abu Umamah said:
"The Messenger of Allah was asked about touching the penis and he said: 'Rather it is a piece of you (your body).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 484 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 218 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 484 |
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Chapter: Ablution after (eating) that which has been changed by fire (i.e., cooked upon fire)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet said: "Perform ablution after (eating) that which has been changed by fir." Ibn 'Abbas said: "Should I do ablution after (touching) hot water?" Abu Hurairah said: "O son of my brother, when I narrate a Hadith of the Messenger of Allah to you, then do not try to make examples for it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 485 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 219 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 485 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Perform ablution after (eating) that which has been changed by fire.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 486 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 220 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 486 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik would place his hands over his ears and say:
"May my ears be made deaf, if I did not hear the messenger of Allah saying: 'Perform ablution after (eating) that which has been changed by fire.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 487 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 221 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 487 |
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Chapter: Concession concerning that
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah ate a shoulder, then he wiped his hands on a Mish that was underneath him, then he got up for prayer, and performed the prayer.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 488 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 222 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 488 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Prophet, Abu Bakr and 'Umar ate some bread and meat, and they did not perform ablution (after that)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 489 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 223 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 489 |
Zuhri said:
"I had dinner with Walid or Abdul-Malik. When the time for prayer came, I got up to perform ablution. Ja'far bin 'Amr bin Umayyah said: 'I bear witness that my father bore witness, that the Messenger of Allah ate food that had been changed by fire, then he performed prayer, and he did not perform ablution.' (Sahih) And 'Ali bin 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas said: 'And I bear witness to similar from my father.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 490 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 224 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 490 |
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:
"Some meat from the shoulder of a sheep was brought to the Messenger of Allah and he ate some of it, then he performed prayer without touching water (for ablution)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 491 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 225 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 491 |
Suwaid bin Nu'man Ansari narrated that :
They went out with the Messenger of Allah to Khaibar. When they reached As-Sahba' (a place near Khaibar), he performed 'Asr (Afternoon prayer), then he called for food, but no food was brought except for Sawiq. So they ate that and drank, and then he called for water and rinsed his mouth, then he stood up and led us for Maghrib (Sunset) prayer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 492 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 226 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 492 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah ate meat from the shoulder of a sheep, then he rinsed his mouth and washed his hands, then he prayed.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 493 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 227 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 493 |
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Chapter: What has been narrated about ablution due to camel meat
It was narrated that Bara'bin 'Azib said:
"The Messenger of Allah was asked about performing ablution after eating camel meat. He said: 'Perform ablution after eating it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 494 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 228 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 494 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:
"The Messenger of Allah commanded us to perform ablution after eating camel meat but not to perform ablution after eating the mutton."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 495 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 229 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 495 |
It was narrated that Usaid bin Hudair said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Do not perform ablution after (drinking) sheep's milk, but perform ablution after (drinking) camel's milk.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 496 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 230 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 496 |
'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Perform ablution after (eating) camel meat, but do not perform ablution after (eating) mutton. Perform ablution after (drinking) camel's milk, but do not perform ablution after (drinking) sheep's milk. Perform prayer in the sheep pens but not do in the camels' Ma'atin.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 497 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 231 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 497 |
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Chapter: Rinsing the mouth due to drinking milk
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
The Prophet said: 'Rinse your mouths after drinking milk for there is some greasiness in it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 498 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 232 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 498 |
It was narrated that Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet, said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If you drink milk, then rinse your mouths, for there is some greasiness in it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 499 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 233 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 499 |
'Abdul-Muhaimin bin 'Abbas bin Sahl bin Sa'd As-Sa'di narraed from his father, from his grandfather, that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Rinse your mouths after drinking milk, for it has some greasiness in it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 500 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 234 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 500 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah milked a sheep and drank some of its milk, then he called for water and rinsed his mouth and said: 'It has some greasiness in it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 501 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 235 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 501 |
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Chapter: Ablution due to kissing
'Urwah bin Az-Subair narrated from 'Aishah, that:
The Messenger of Allah kissed one of his women (i.e., wives), then he went to perform the prayer, and he did not perform ablution. I ('Urwah bin Zubair) said: "That was not anyone but you,' and she smiled."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 502 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 236 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 502 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah:
"The Messenger of Allah would perform ablution, then he would kiss, then he would perform prayer without performing ablution again. And sometimes he did that with me."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 503 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 237 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 503 |
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Chapter: Ablution from prostatic fluid
It was narrated that 'Ali said:
"The Messenger of Allah was asked about prostatic fluid and he said: 'For that ablution (is necessary), and for semen, bath is necessary.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 504 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 238 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 504 |
It was narrated from Miqdad bin Aswad that:
He asked the Prophet about a man who approached his wife, but did not ejaculate. He said: "If anyone of you finds that, he should sprinkle water over his private part (meaning he must wash it) and perform ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 505 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 239 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 505 |
It was narrated that Sahl bin Hunaif said:
"I used to suffer from a great deal of prostatic fluid, and I took many baths because of that. I asked the messenger of Allah about that, and he said: 'Ablution is sufficient for you in this case.' I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! What about the prostatic fluid that gets onto my clothes?' he said: 'it is sufficient for you to pour a handful of water on the part of your clothes wherever you see it has reached.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 506 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 240 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 506 |
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
He came to Ubayy bin Ka'b accompanied by 'Umar. Ubayy came out to them and said: "I noticed some prostatic fluid, so I washed my penis and performed ablution. 'Umar said: "Is that sufficient?" He said: "Yes." He ('Umar) asked: "Did you hear that from the messenger of Allah?" He said: "Yes."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 507 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 241 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 507 |
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Chapter: Ablution of sleeping
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
The Prophet got up during the night and went to the toilet and relieved himself, then he washed his face and hands, and went back to sleep. (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 508 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 242 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 508 |
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Chapter: Performing ablution for each prayer and offering all prayers in one ablution
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution for every prayer, and we used to perform all of the prayers with one ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 509 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 243 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 509 |
Sulaiman bin Buraidah narrated from his father that:
The Prophet used to perform ablution for every prayer, but on the day of the conquest of Makkah, he performed all of the prayers with one ablution.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 510 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 244 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 510 |
Fadl bin Mubashshir said:
"I saw Jabir bin 'Abdullah performing every prayer with one ablution, and I said: 'What is this?' He said: 'I saw the Messenger of Allah doing this, and I am doing as the Messenger of Allah did.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 511 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 245 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 511 |
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Chapter: Ablution when in a state of purity
It was narrated that Abu Ghutaif Al-Hudhali said:
"I was listening to 'Abdullah bin 'Umar bin Khattab in the mosque, and when the time for prayer came, he got up, performed ablution, and offered prayer, then he went back to where he had been sitting. When the time for 'Asr (Afternnon prayer) came, he got up, performed ablution, and offered prayer, then he went back to where he had been sitting. When the time for Maghrib (Sunset prayer) came, he got up, performed ablution, and offered prayer, then he went back to where he had been sitting. I said: 'May Allah improve you (i.e., your condition) Is it obligatory or Sunnah to perform ablution for every prayer?' He said: 'Did you notice that?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'No (it is not obligatory). If I perform ablution for Morning prayer I can perform all of the prayers with this ablution, so as long as I do not get impure. But I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "Whoever performs ablution while he is pure, he will have ten merits." So I wanted to earn the merits.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 512 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 246 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 512 |
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Chapter: No ablution except for impurity
'Abbad bin Tamim narrated that his paternal uncle said:
"A complaint was made to the Prophet about a man who sensed something (some doubt about his ablution) during prayer. He said: 'No (he does not have to perform ablution) unless he notices a smell or hears a sound.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 513 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 247 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 513 |
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:
"The Prophet was asked about doubts (concerning ablution) during prayer. He said: 'he should not leave until he hears a sound or detects an odor.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 514 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 248 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 514 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No ablution (is needed) unless there is an odor or a sound.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 515 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 249 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 515 |
It was narrated that 'Amr bin 'Ata' said:
"I saw Sa'ib bin Yazid sniffing his garment, and I said: 'Why (are you doing) that?' He said: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "No ablution (is needed) unless there is an odor or a sound."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 516 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 250 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 516 |
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Chapter: The quantity of water that does not become unclean
It was narrated from 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that his father said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah being asked about water in the wilderness that is frequented by beasts and predators. The Messenger of Allah said: "If the water reaches the amount of two Qullah, nothing can make it impure (Najis).'" (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 517 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 251 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 517 |
It was narrated from 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that his father said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If the water is the amount of two or three Qullah, nothing can make it impure (Najis).'" (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 518 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 252 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 518 |
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Chapter: Water basins
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that:
The Prophet was asked about the water basins located between Makkah and Al-Madinah, which were visited by wild animals, dogs and donkeys, and about using them for means of purification. He said: "Whatever they (the animals) have carried in their bellies is for them, and whatever is left over is for us, and is pure."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 519 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 253 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 519 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"We came to a pond in which there was the carcass of a donkey, so we refrained from using the water until the Messenger of Allah came to us and said: 'Water is not made impure by anything.' Then we drank from it and gave it to our animals to drink, and we carried some with us."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 520 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 254 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 520 |
It was narrated that Abu Umamah Al-Bahili said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Water is not made impure by anything except that which changes its smell, taste and color.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 521 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 255 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 521 |
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Chapter: Concerning the urine of an infant boy who is not yet eating solid food
It was narrated that Lubabah bint Harith said:
"Husain bin 'Ali urinated in the lap of the Prophet and I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, give me your garment and put on another garment.' He said: 'Water should be sprinkled on the urine of a baby boy, and the urine of a baby girl should be washed away.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 522 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 256 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 522 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"A baby boy was brought to the Prophet who then urinated on him. He sprinkled over it with water and did not wash it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 523 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 257 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 523 |
It was narrated that Umm Qais bint Mihsan said:
"I came to the Messenger of Allah with a son of mine who was not yet eating solid food, and he (the baby) urinated on him. He called for water and sprinkled it over (the urine)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 524 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 258 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 524 |
It was narrated from 'Ali that :
The Prophet said concerning the urine of a nursing infant: "Water should be sprinkled over the urine of a boy, and the urine of a girl should be washed." Abul-Hasan bin Salamah said: "Ahmad bin Musa bin Ma'qil narrated to us that Abul-Yaman Al-Misri said: 'I asked Shafi'i about the Hadith of the Prophet, "Water should be sprinkled over the urine of a baby boy, and the urine of a baby girl should be washed," when the two types of water (urine) are the same. He said, "This is because the urine of the boy is of water and clay, but the urine of the girl is of flesh and blood." Then he said to me: "Did you understand?" I said: "No." He said: "When Allah the Most High created Adam, He created Eve (Hawwa') from his short rib, so the boy's urine is from water and clay, and the girl's urine is from flesh and blood." Then he said to me: "Did you understand?" I said: "Yes." He said: "May Allah cause you benefit from this."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 525 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 259 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 525 |
Abu Samh said:
"I was a servant of the Prophet, and Hasan and Husain was brought to him and (the infant) urinated on his chest. They wanted to wash it, but the Messenger of Allah said: 'Sprinkle water on it, for the urine of a girl should be washed, but the urine of a boy should be sprinkled over with water.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 526 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 260 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 526 |
It was narrated from Umm Kurz that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "The urine of a boy should be sprinkled over and the urine of a girl should be washed."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 527 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 261 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 527 |
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Chapter: Ground that is soiled with urine and how it should be washed
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that:
A Bedouin urinated in the mosque, and some of the people rushed at him. The Messenger of Allah said: "Do not interrupt him." Then he called for a bucket of water and poured it over (the urine).
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 528 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 262 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 528 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"A Bedouin entered the mosque when the Messenger of Allah was sitting there, and (the man) said: 'O Allah, forgive me and Muhammed, and do not forgive anyone else with us.' The Messenger of Allah smiled and said: 'You have placed restrictions on something that is vast.' Then the Bedouin turned away, went to a corner of the mosque, spread his legs and began to urinate. After he had a better understanding, the Bedouin said: 'He got up and came to me, and may my father and mother be ransomed for him, he did not rebuke me nor revile me. He said: "This mosque is not for urinating in. Rather it is built for the remembrance of Allah and prayer.'" Then he called for a large vessel of water and poured it over the place where he had urinated."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 529 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 263 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 529 |
It was narrated that Wathilah bin Asqa' said:
"A Bedouin came to the Prophet and said: 'O Allah, have mercy on me and Muhammed, and do not allow anyone else to share in your Mercy.' The Prophet said: 'You have placed restrictions on something that is vast, woe to you!' Then he (the Bedouin) spread his legs and urinated, and the Companions of the Prophet told him to stop, but the Messenger of Allah said: 'Let him be,' then he called for a vessel of water and poured it over (the urine)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 530 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 264 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 530 |
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Chapter: Parts of the earth purify each other
It was narrated that Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet, said:
"I am a woman whose hem is lengthy, and I may walk through a dirty place. The Messenger of Allah said: 'That which comes after it purifies it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 531 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 265 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 531 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
It was said: "O Messenger of Allah, we want to come to the mosque, but the path that we walk upon is impure." The Messenger of Allah said: "Some parts of the earth purify others."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 532 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 266 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 532 |
It was narrated that a woman from (the tribe of) Banu 'Abdul-Ashhal said:
"I said to the prophet: 'Between the mosque and I there is a filthy path.' He said: 'After that is there a cleaner path?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'This is (a remedy) for that.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 533 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 267 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 533 |
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Chapter: Shaking hands with one who is in a state of sexual impurity
It was narrated from Abu Rafi' that :
Abu Hurairah was met by the Prophet in one of the streets of Al-Madinah when he was in a state of sexual impurity, so he slipped away. The Prophet missed him, so when he came (later on), he said: 'Where were you O Abu Hurairah?' He said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you met me when I was in a state of sexual impurity, and I did not want to sit with you until I had a bath. The Messenger of Allah said: 'The believer does not become impure.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 534 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 268 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 534 |
It was narrated that Hudhaifah said:
"The Prophet came out and met me when I was sexually impure, so I kept away from him. Then I had a bath and came to him. He said: 'What is the matter with you?' I said: 'I was sexually impure.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'The Muslim does not become impure.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 535 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 269 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 535 |
81
Chapter: Semen that soils clothes
It was narrated that 'Amr bin Maimun said:
"I asked Sulaiman bin Yasar about a garment which gets semen on it. 'Should I wash it off or wash the entire garment?' Sulaiman said: 'Aishah said: "Semen used to get on the garment of the Messenger of Allah and he would wash it off his garment, then he would go out to pray wearing that garment, and I could see the marks left on it by washing."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 536 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 270 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 536 |
82
Chapter: Scraping semen from clothing
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I often scraped it (semen) from the garment of the Messenger of Allah with my hand."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 537 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 271 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 537 |
Hammam bin Harith narrated:
"A guest came and stayed with 'Aishah, and she ordered that he be given a yellow blanket of hers. He had a nocturnal emission on it, and he felt too shy to send it back to send it back to her when it had the traces of that emission on it, so he dipped it in water and then sent it to her. 'Aishah said: 'Why did he spoil our garment? It would have been sufficient for him to scrape it off with his finger. I often scraped it (semen) from the garment of the Messenger of Allah with my finger.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 538 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 272 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 538 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I remember when I found it (semen) on the garment of the Messenger of Allah and I scratched it off."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 539 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 273 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 539 |
83
Chapter: Offering prayer in a garment in which one has had intercourse
It was narrated from Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan that:
He asked his sister Umm Habibah, the wife of the Prophet: "Did the Messenger of Allah ever offered prayer in a garment in which he had sexual intercourse?" She said: "Yes, if there was nothing noxious on it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 540 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 274 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 540 |
It was narrated that Abu Darda' said:
"The Messenger of Allah came out to us with water dripping from his head, and he led us in prayer wearing a single garment, placing its one end on the right shoulder, and the other end on the other shoulder. When he finished praying, 'Umar bin Khattab said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah, did you lead us in prayer wearing a single garment? He said: 'Yes, I perform prayer in it, and in it I (i.e. I had sexual intercourse in it)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 541 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 275 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 541 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:
"A man asked the Prophet whether he could perform prayer in a garment in which he had intercourse with his wife. He said: 'Yes, unless he sees something on it, in which case he should wash it.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 542 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 276 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 542 |
84
Chapter: Wiping over leather socks
It was narrated that Hammam bin Harith said:
"Jarir bin 'Abdullah urinated, then he performed ablution and wiped over his leather socks. Someone asked him: 'Do you do this?' He said: 'Why shouldn't I? I saw the Messenger of Allah doing this.'" Ibrahim (who narrated it from Hammam) said: "They were pleased by the Hadith of Jarir because he accepted Islam after the revelation of Ma'idah."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 543 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 277 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 543 |
It was narrated from Hudhaifah that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and wiped over his leather socks.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 544 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 278 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 544 |
It was narrated from 'Urwah bin Mughirah bin Shu'bah from his father Mughirah bin Shu'bah, that:
The Messenger of Allah went out to relieve himself, and Mughirah followed him with a vessel of water. When he finished relieving himself, he performed ablution and wiped over his leather socks.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 545 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 279 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 545 |
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:
He saw Sa'd bin Malik wiping over his leather socks and said: "Is it you doing this?" They both went to 'Umar and Sa'd said to 'Umar: "Give my brother's son a verdict regarding wiping over leather socks." 'Umar said: "We used to wipe over our leather socks when we were with the Messenger of Allah and we do not see anything wrong with that." Ibn 'Umar said: "Even if that is after one has defecated?" He said: "Yes."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 546 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 280 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 546 |
'Abdul-Muhaimin bin 'Abbas bin Sahl As-Sa'idi narrated from his father, from his grandfather:
"The Messenger of Allah wiped over his leather socks and he ordered us to wipe over the leather socks."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 547 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 281 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 547 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"I was with the Messenger of Allah on a journey, and he said: 'Is there any water?' He performed ablution and wiped over his leather socks, then he joined the army and led them (in prayer)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 548 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 282 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 548 |
It was narrated from Abu Buraidah from his father that:
An-Najashi gave the Prophet a gift of a pair of plain black leather socks. He put them on, then he (performed ablution and) wiped over them.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 549 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 283 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 549 |
85
Chapter: Wiping the top and the bottom of the leather socks
It was narrated from Mughirah bin Shu'bah that:
The Messenger of Allah wiped over the top and the bottom of the leather socks.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 550 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 284 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 550 |
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Messenger of Allah passed by a man who was performing ablution and washing his leather socks. He gestures with his hand, (and said): 'Rather I have been commanded to wipe them.' The Messenger of Allah gestured with his hand like this, from the tips of the toes to the base of the shin, tracing lines with his fingers."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 551 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 285 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 551 |
86
Chapter: What was narrated concerning the period of wiping for residents and travelers
It was narrated that Shuraih bin Hani' said:
"I asked 'Aishah about wiping over the leather socks and she said: 'Go to 'Ali and ask him, for he knows more about that than I do.' So I went to 'Ali and asked him about wiping. He said: 'The Messenger of Allah used to tell us that the resident could wipe for one day and one night, and the traveler could do so for three days.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 552 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 286 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 552 |
It was narrated that Khuzaimah bin Thabit said:
"The Messenger of Allah set a time limit for the traveler of three days, and if the questioner had persisted in asking, he would have made it five (days)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 553 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 287 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 553 |
It was narrated from Khuzaimah bin Thabit that:
The Prophet said: "Three days." I think he said, "And three nights during which the traveler may wipe over his leather socks."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 554 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 288 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 554 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"They said: 'O Messenger of Allah! What about the purification of the leather socks?' He said: 'For the traveler it is three days and nights, and for the resident it is one day and one night.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 555 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 289 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 555 |
It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakrah, from his father, that:
The Prophet granted a concession to travelers: "If a traveler performed ablution and put on leather socks, then he performed a fresh ablution, he could wipe over the leather socks for three days and nights; the resident could do so for one day and one night."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 556 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 290 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 556 |
87
Chapter: Concerning wiping over the leather socks with no time limit
It was narrated from Ubayy bin 'Imarah, in whose house the Messenger of Allah performed prayer facing both prayer direction, that :
He said to the Messenger of Allah: "Can I wipe over my leather socks?" He said: "Yes." He said: "For one day?" He said: "For two days?" He said: "For three?" And so on, until the number reached seven. He (the Prophet) said: "For as long as you see fit."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 557 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 291 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 557 |
It was narrated from 'Uqbah bin 'Amir Al-Juhani that:
He came to 'Umar bin Khattab from Egypt. 'Umar said: "How long has it been since you have taken off your leather socks?" He said: "From one Friday to the next." He said: "You have acted in accordance with the Sunnah."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 558 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 292 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 558 |
88
Chapter: Concerning wiping over the socks and the sandals
It was narrated from Mughirah bin Shu'bah that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and wiped over his socks and his sandals.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 559 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 293 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 559 |
It was narrated from Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari that:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and wiped over his socks and his sandals.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 560 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 294 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 560 |
89
Chapter: What was narrated concerning wiping over the turban
It was narrated from Bilal that:
The Messenger of Allah wiped over his leather socks and his head cover (i.e., over the Imamah).
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 561 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 295 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 561 |
It was narrated from Ja'far bin 'Amr that his father said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah wiping over his leather socks and turban."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 562 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 296 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 562 |
It was narrated that Abu Muslim, the freed slave of Zaid bin Suhan, said:
"I was with Salman, and he saw a man removing his leather socks for ablution. Salman said to him" 'Wipe over your leather socks and your head cover, and your forehead, for I saw the Messenger of Allah wiping over his leather socks and head cover.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 563 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 297 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 563 |
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"I saw the Messenger of Allah performing ablution, wearing a Qatari turban. He put his hand beneath the turban and wiped the front part of his head, and he did not take the turban off."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 564 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 298 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 564 |
90
Chapter: What was narrated concerning the cause (of dry ablution)
It was narrated that 'Ammar bin Yasir said:
"Aishah dropped a necklace and stayed behind to look for it. Abu Bakr went to 'Aishah and got angry with her for keeping the people waiting. Then Allah revealed the concession allowing dry ablution, so we wiped our arms up to the shoulders. Abu Bakr went to 'Aishah and said: 'I did not know that you are blessed.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 565 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 299 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 565 |
It was narrated that 'Ammar [bin Yasir] said:
"We did dry ablution with the Messenger of Allah, (wiping our arms) up to our shoulders."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 566 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 300 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 566 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "the earth has been made for me a place of worship and a means of purification."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 567 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 301 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 567 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
She borrowed a necklace from Asma', and she lost it. The Prophet sent some people to look for it, and the time for prayer came so they prayed without ablution. When they came to the Prophet they complained to him about that, then the Verse of dry ablution was revealed. Usaid bin Hudair said: "May Allah reward you with good, for by Allah, nothing ever happens to you but Allah grants you a way out and blesses the Muslims thereby."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 568 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 302 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 568 |
91
Chapter: What was narrated of dry ablution with one strike
It was narrated from Sa'eed bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abza from his father, that:
A man came to 'Umar bin khattab and said: "I became impure following sexual emission and cannot find any water." 'Umar said to him: "Do not pray." But 'Ammar bin Yasir said: "Do you not remember, O Commander of the Believers, when you and I were on a military expedition and we became sexually impure and could not find water? As for you, you did not pray, but I rolled in the dust and then prayed. When I came to the Prophet and told him what had happened, he said: 'It would have been enough for you (to do this).' (Then demonstrating) the Prophet struck the ground with his hands, then blew on hem, and wiped his face and palms with them."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 569 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 303 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 569 |
It was narrated from Hakam and Salamah in Kuhail that:
They asked 'Abdullah bin Abi Awfa about dry ablution. He said: "The Prophet commanded 'Ammar to do like this;' and he struck the ground with his palms, shook the dust off and wiped his face. (Da'if)Hakam said, "and his hands," Salamah said, "and his elbows."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 570 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 304 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 570 |
92
Chapter: Regarding dry ablution with two strikes
It was narrated from 'Ammar bin Yasir that:
When they did dry ablution with the Messenger of Allah, he commanded the Muslims to strike the dust with the palms of their hands, and they did not pick up any dust. Then they wiped their faces once, then they struck the dust with their palms once again and wiped their hands.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 571 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 305 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 571 |
93
Chapter: An injured man who becomes sexually impure and fears for his life if he bathes
It was narrated that 'Ata' bin Abu Rabah said:
"I heard Ibn 'Abbas saying that a man was injured in the head at the time of the Messenger of Allah, then he had a wet dream. He was told to have a bath, so he took the bath, became rigid and stiff, and died. News of that reached the Messenger of Allah and he said: 'They have killed him, may Allah kill them! Is not the cure for a lack of knowledge to ask questions?'"'Ata' said: "We heard that the Messenger of Allah said: 'If only he had washed his body and left his head alone where the wound was.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 572 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 306 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 572 |
94
Chapter: What was narrated about bathing due to sexually impurity
Ibn 'Abbas narrated that his maternal aunt Maimunah said:
"I put out some water for the Prophet to take a bath, and he bathe to cleanse himself from impurity following sexual activity. He tilted the vessel with his left hand, pouring water into his right, and washed his hands three times. Then he pourd water over his private parts, then he rubbed his hands on the ground. Then he rinsed his mouth and nose, and washed his face three times, and his forearms three times. Then he poured water over the rest of his body, then he moved aside and washed his feet."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 573 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 307 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 573 |
Jumai' bin 'Umair At-Taimi said:
"I went out with my paternal aunt and maternal aunt and we entered upon 'Aishah. We asked her: 'What did the Messenger of Allah do when he had the bath to cleanse himself from sexual impurity?' She said: 'He used to pour water on his hand three times, then he would put them in the vessel and wash his face three times, then he would pour water over his body, then he would get up and perform prayer. As for us, we would wash our heads five times because of our braided hair.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 574 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 308 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 574 |
95
Chapter: Bathing due to sexual impurity
It was narrated that Jubair bin Mut'im said:
"(The Companions) disputed in the presence of the Messenger of Allah about having a bath to cleanse oneself from sexual impurity. The Messenger of Allah said: 'As for me, I pour three handfuls of water on my head.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 575 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 309 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 575 |
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:
A man asked him about having a bath to cleanse oneself from sexual impurity. He said to pour water three times. The man said: "But I have a lot of hair." He said: "The Messenger of Allah had more hair than you and he was cleaner."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 576 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 310 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 576 |
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! I live in a cold land, so how should I have a bath to cleanse myself from sexual impurity?' He said: 'As for me, I pour three handfuls of water over my head.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 577 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 311 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 577 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :
A man asked him: "How much water should I pour over my head when I m sexually impure?" He said: "the messenger of Allah used to pour three handfuls of water over his head." The man said: "My hair is long." He said: "The Messenger of Allah had more hair than you and he was cleaner."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 578 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 312 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 578 |
96
Chapter: Ablution after bathing
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah would not perform ablution after the bath to cleanse himself from sexual impurity."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 579 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 313 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 579 |
97
Chapter: The sexually impure person warming himself with his wife before she bathes
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to have a bath to cleanse himself from sexual impurity, then he would warm himself with me before I had the bath."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 580 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 314 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 580 |
98
Chapter: The sexually impure person sleeping as he is without touching water
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah would become sexually impure and then sleep without water until he got up later on and taken a bath."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 581 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 315 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 581 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah, if he needed any of his wives, would satisfy his needs then he would sleep as he was, without touching water."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 582 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 316 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 582 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Messenger of Allah would become sexually impure then sleep as he was, without touching water. (Da'if)Sufyan said: "I mentioned this Hadith one day, and Isma'il said to me: 'O young man, you should support this Hadith with something else.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 583 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 317 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 583 |
99
Chapter: Those who say that the sexually impure should not sleep until he performs ablution like his ablution for prayer
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"When the Messenger of Allah wanted to sleep and he was sexually impure, he would perform ablution as for prayer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 584 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 318 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 584 |
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that :
'Umar bin Khattab said to the Messenger of Allah: "can anyone of us sleep if he is sexually impure?" He said: "Yes, if he performs ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 585 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 319 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 585 |
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Khudri that:
He used to become sexually impure at night, then he would want to sleep. The Messenger of Allah told him to perform ablution and then go to sleep.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 586 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 320 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 586 |
100
Chapter: When a person who is sexually impure wants to have intercourse again, he should perform ablution
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If anyone of you has intercourse with his wife, then he wants to do it again, let him perform ablution.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 587 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 321 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 587 |
101
Chapter: One who has one bath after being intimate with all his wives
It was narrated from Anas that:
The Prophet used to go round to all his wives with one bath.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 588 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 322 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 588 |
It was narrated that Anas said:
"I put out water for the Messenger of Allah for a bath, and he had a bath after going to all of his wives in one night."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 589 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 323 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 589 |
102
Chapter: Concerning one who has a bath after intimacy with each (of his wives)
It was narrated from Abu Rafi' that:
The Prophet went around to all of his wives in one night, and he had a bath after each one of them. It was said to him: "O Messenger of Allah, why not make it one bath?" He said: "This is purer, better and cleaner."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 590 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 324 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 590 |
103
Chapter: Concerning eating and drinking of one who is sexually impure
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"If the Messenger of Allah wanted to eat when he was sexually impure, he would perform ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 591 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 325 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 591 |
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Prophet was asked about whether a person who is sexually impure can sleep, or eat, or drink. He said: 'yes, if he does ablution as for the prayer.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 592 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 326 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 592 |
104
Chapter: Concerning one who says that washing the hands is sufficient
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
If the Prophet wanted to eat when he was sexually impure, he would wash his hands.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 593 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 327 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 593 |
105
Chapter: What was narrated concerning reciting Qur’an when one is not in a state of purity
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Salamah said:
"I entered upon 'Ali bin Abu Talib and he said: 'The Messenger of Allah used to go to the lavatory and relieve himself, then come out, and he would eat bread and meat with us and recite Qur'an, nothing stopped him' or perhaps he said: 'prevented him from doing so except sexual impurity.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 594 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 328 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 594 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one who is sexually impure and no woman who is menstruating should recite Qur'an.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 595 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 329 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 595 |
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one who is sexually impure and no woman who is menstruating should recite anything of the Qur'an.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 596 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 330 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 596 |
106
Chapter: Under every hair there is a state of sexual impurity
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Under every hair there is the state of sexual impurity, so wash the hair and cleanse the skin.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 597 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 331 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 597 |
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari narrated that:
The Prophet said: "The five daily prayers, from one Friday to the next, and fulfilling the trust are all expiation for whatever (sins) come between them." I said: "What is fulfilling the trust?" He said: Having a bath to cleanse oneself from sexual impurity, for under every hair there is the state of sexual impurity."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 598 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 332 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 598 |
It was narrated from 'Ali bin Abu Talib that:
The Prophet said: "Whoever leaves an area the size of a hair on his body and does not cleanse it from sexual impurity, such and such will be done to him in the Fire." 'Ali said: "Because of that I am hostile towards my hair," and he used to shave his head.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 599 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 333 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 599 |
107
Chapter: The woman sees in her dream what men see
It was narrated from Zainab, the daughter of Umm Salamah, that :
Her mother Umm Salamah said: "Umm Sulaim came to the Prophet and asked him about a woman who sees in her dream something like a man sees. He said: 'Yes, if she sees water (discharge), let her take a bath.' I said: 'You have embarrassed the women. Do women experience wet dreams?' The Prophet said: 'May your hands be rubbed with dust, how else does her child resemble her?'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 600 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 334 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 600 |
It was narrated from Anas that:
Umm Sulaim asked the Messenger of Allah about a woman who sees in her dream something like that which a man sees. The Messenger of Allah said: "If she sees that and has a discharge, then let her perform a bath." Umm Salamah said: "O Messenger of Allah, does that really happen?" He said: "Yes, the water of the man is thick and white and the water of a woman is thin and yellow. Whichever of them comes first or predominates, the child will resemble (that parent)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 601 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 335 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 601 |
It was narrated from Khawlah bint Hakim that:
She asked the Messenger of Allah about a woman who sees in her dream that which a man sees. He said: "She does not have to take a bath unless she has an orgasm, just as man does not have to take a bath unless he has an orgasm."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 602 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 336 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 602 |
108
Chapter: Concerning women taking a bath to cleanse themselves from sexual impurity
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:
"I said, O Messenger of Allah! I am a woman with tight braids. Should I undo them when I take a bath to cleanse myself from the state of sexual impurity?" He said: "Rather it is sufficient for you to pour three handfuls of water over yourself, and you will be purified," or he said: "In that case you would have become purified."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 603 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 337 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 603 |
It was narrated that 'Ubaid bin 'Umair said:
"Aishah heard that 'Abdullah bin 'Amr was telling his wives to undo their braids (when they bathed). She said: 'How odd that Ibn 'Amr would do that! Why does he not tell them to shave their heads? The Messenger of Allah and I used to bathe from a single vessel, and I never did more than pour three handfuls of water over my head.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 604 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 338 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 604 |
109
Chapter: Is it sufficient for one who is sexually impure to immerse himself in standing water?
It was narrated from Bukair bin 'Abdullah bin Ashajj that:
Abu Sa'ib, the freed slave of Hisham bin Zuhrah, told him that he heard Abu Hurairah say: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one of you should bathe in standing water when he is sexually impure.'" He (Abu Sa'ib) said: "What should he do, O Abu Hurairah?" He said: "Let him take some out (and pour it over himself)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 605 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 339 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 605 |
110
Chapter: Water is due to water
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that:
The Messenger of Allah passed by (the house of) one of the Ansar and sent word for him to come out. He came out with his head dripping and (the Prophet) said: "Perhaps we made you hurry?"He said: "O Messenger of Allah." He said, "If you are hurried (by someone) or obstructed (from orgasm) and do not ejaculate, then you do not have to take a bath, but you should perform ablution."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 606 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 340 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 606 |
It was narrated that Abu Ayyub said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Water (of bath) is for water (of seminal discharge).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 607 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 341 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 607 |
111
Chapter: What was narrated about the obligation of bath when the two circumcised parts meet
It was narrated that 'Aishah the wife of the Prophet said:
"When the two circumcised parts meet, then bath is obligatory. The Messenger of Allah and I did that, and we bathed."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 608 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 342 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 608 |
Ubayy bin Ka'b said:
"That was a concession that was granted in the early days of Islam, then we were commanded to have a bathe after that."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 609 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 343 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 609 |
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "When a man sits between the four parts (arms and legs of his wife) and has intercourse, then bath is obligatory."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 610 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 344 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 610 |
It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib from his father, that his grandfather said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When the two circumcised parts meet, and (the tip of the penis) disappears, then bath is obligatory.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 611 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 345 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 611 |
112
Chapter: One who had an erotic dream but did not see any wetness
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet said: "If anyone of wakes up and sees some wetness, but he does not think that he had an erotic dream, let him have a bath. But if he thinks that he had an erotic dream but he does not see any wetness, then he does not have to take a bath."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 612 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 346 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 612 |
113
Chapter: What was narrated about being concealed when bathing
Abu Samh said:
"I used to serve the Prophet, and when he wanted to take a bath he would say: 'Turn your back to me.' So I would turn my back and hung up a cloth, and concealed him with it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 613 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 347 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 613 |
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Harith bin Nawfal said:
"I asked whether the Messenger of Allah prayed voluntary prayer when traveling, but I could not find anyone to tell me until Umm Hani' bint Abu Talib told me that he had come during the year of the Conquest (of Makkah). He ordered that a screen be held up, and that was done, and he took a bath; then he prayed eight Rak'ah (units) of voluntary prayer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 614 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 348 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 614 |
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'No one of you should bathe in open land or on a roof where he is not concealed; even if he does not see anyone, he can still be seen.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 615 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 349 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 615 |
114
Chapter: What was narrated of the prohibition for the one holding urine or stool from praying
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Arqam said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'If anyone of you needs to defecate and the immediate call to prayer (Iqamah) is given, let him start with (relieving himself).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 616 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 350 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 616 |
It was narrated from Abu Umamah that:
The Messenger of Allah forbade a man to perform prayer when he was suppressing (the urge to urinate or defecate).
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 617 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 351 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 617 |
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said, 'No one of you should stand to pray when he feels some discomfort (because of needing to urinate or defecate).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 618 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 352 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 618 |
It was narrated from Thawban that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "No one among the Muslims should stand to pray when he is suppressing (the need to urinate or defecate), until he has to relieve himself."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 619 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 353 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 619 |
115
Chapter: What was narrated concerning the non-menstrually bleeding woman who has counted the days of her period before her flow of blood became continuous
It was narrated from 'Urwah bin Zubair that Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish narrated to him that:
She went to the Messenger of Allah and complained to him about bleeding. The Messenger of Allah said: "Rather that is a vein, so look and see when your period comes, then do not perform the prayer. When the period is over, then purify yourself and perform the prayer between one period to the next."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 620 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 354 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 620 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'O Messenger of Allah! I am a woman who bleeds continuously and never becomes pure, should I give up the prayer?' He said: 'No, rather that is a vein and it is not menstruation. When the time of your period comes, leave off the prayer, and when it is over, take a bath and wash the blood from yourself and perform the prayer." This is the Hadith of Waki'.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 621 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 355 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 621 |
It was narrated that Umm Habibah bint Jahsh said:
"I used to bleed continuously and heavily. I went to the Prophet asking him for advice and telling him (about my situation). I found him with my sister Zainab and said: 'o Messenger of Allah! I need to ask you something.' He said: 'What is it?' I said: 'I bleed continuously and heavily, and that is keeping me from prayer and fasting. What do you command me to do about it?' He said: 'I advise you to use a piece of cotton, for that will take away the blood.' I said: 'It is more than that.'" And he mentioned something like the Hadith of Sharik (below).
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 622 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 356 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 622 |
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:
"A woman asked the Prophet: 'I bleed continuously and I do not become pure. Should I give up the prayer?' He said: 'No, but leave off praying for the number of days and nights that used to menstruate.'" (One of the narrators) Abu Bakr (Ibn Abu Shaibah) said in this Hadith: "Estimate the number of days in the month, then take a bath and cover your private part with a cloth and perform prayer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 623 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 357 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 623 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish came to the Prophet: 'O Messenger of Allah! I am a woman who bleeds continuously and never becomes pure. Should I give up prayer?' he said: 'No, that is just a vein and is not menstruation. Do not perform prayer during the days of your period, then take a bath, and perform ablution for each prayer, even if drops of blood fall on the mat.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 624 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 358 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 624 |
It was narrated from 'Adiyy bin Thabit, from his father, from his grandfather, that:
The Prophet said: "The woman who experiences irregular non-menstrual bleeding should leave prayer during the days of her period, then she should take a bath, and perform ablution for each prayer, and she should fast and perform the prayer."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 625 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 359 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 625 |
116
Chapter: Concerning the woman who is confused about her bleeding and does not know the days of her cycle
It was narrated from 'Urwah bin Zubair and 'Amrah bint 'Abdur-Rahman that :
'Aishah the wife of the Prophet said: "Umm Habibah Jahsh experienced prolonged non-menstrual bleeding for seven years when she was married to 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf. She complained about that to the Prophet and the Prophet said: 'That is not menstruation, rather it is a vein, so when the time of your period comes, leave the prayer, and when it is over, take a bath and perform prayer.'" 'Aishah said: "She used to bathe for every prayer and then perform the prayer. She used to sit in a washtub belonging to her sister Zainab bint Jahsh and the blood would turn the water red."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 626 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 360 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 626 |
117
Chapter: Concerning a virgin who starts with non-menstrual bleeding, or she had menstrual days but forgot them
It was narrated from Hamnah bint Jahsh that:
She experienced prolonged non-menstrual bleeding during the time of the Messenger of Allah. She came to the Messenger of Allah and said: "I am suffering prolonged and painful bleeding." He said: "Fill it with a pad of cloth." She said: "It is worse than that, it is flowing copiously." He said: "Then bind yourself with a cloth and observe your menses for six or seven days, in the knowledge of Allah, then have a bath and perform prayer and fast for twenty-three or twenty-four days. Delay Zuhr and bring 'Asr forward, and take (one) bath for both, and delay Maghrib and bring 'Isha' forward, and have (one) bath for both. That is what I prefer of the two matters.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 627 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 361 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 627 |
118
Chapter: What was narrated about menstrual blood that gets on clothing
It was narrated that Umm Qais bint Mihsan said:
"I asked the Messenger of Allah about menstrual blood that gets on clothing. He said, 'Wash it with water and lote leaves, and rub it, even with a piece of stick.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 628 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 362 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 628 |
It was narrated that Asma' bint Abi Bakr said:
"The Messenger of Allah was asked about menstrual blood that gets on clothing. He said: 'Rub it off, wash it and perform prayer in (the garment).'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 629 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 363 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 629 |
It was narrated that 'Aisha the wife of the Prophet said:
"One of us used to menstruate, then rub the blood off her garment when she became pure again, and wash it, and sprinkle water over the rest of the garment, then perform prayer in it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 630 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 364 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 630 |
119
Chapter: The menstruating woman does not make up the prayer
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
A woman asked her: "Does a woman who menstruates have to make up for the prayers she misses?" 'Aisha said to her: "Are you a Haruriyyah? We used to menstruate with the Prophet and then become pure, and he did not tell us to make up for the prayers we missed."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 631 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 365 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 631 |
120
Chapter: A menstruating woman taking something from the mosque
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said to me: 'Get me a mat from the mosque.' I said: 'I am menstruating.' He said: 'Your menstruation is not in your hand.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 632 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 366 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 632 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Prophet used to bring his head close to me when I was menstruaring and he was in I'tikaf (seclusion in a mosques for the purpose of worship), and I would wash it and comb his hair."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 633 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 367 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 633 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to put his head in my lap when I was menstruating and recite Qur'an."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 634 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 368 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 634 |
121
Chapter: What a man may do with his wife when she is menstruating
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"If one of us was menstruating, the Messenger of Allah would tell her to tie her waist-wrapper around herself if the bleeding was heavy, then he would embrace her. And who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah used to control his desire?"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 635 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 369 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 635 |
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"If one of us was menstruating, the Messenger of Allah would tell her to tie her waist-wrapper around herself, then he would embrace her."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 636 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 370 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 636 |
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:
"I was with the Messenger of Allah under his blanket, then I felt that I was menstruating as women do, so I slipped out from under the cover. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Are you menstruating?' I said: 'I feel that I am menstruating as women do.' He said: 'That is what Allah has decreed for the daughters of Adam.' So I slipped out and sorted myself out, then I came back, and the Messenger of Allah said to me: 'Come under the cover with me,' so I went in with him.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 637 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 371 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 637 |
It was narrated from Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan that :
He asked Umm Habibah, the wife of the Prophet: "What did you used to do with the Messenger of Allah when you were menstruating?" She said: "If it was at the beginning of the period when the bleeding is heavy, we would tie the waist-wrapper tightly around our thighs, then lie down with the Messenger of Allah."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 638 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 372 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 638 |
122
Chapter: Prohibition of sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever has intercourse with a menstruating woman, or with a woman in her rear, or who goes to a fortuneteller and believes what he says, he has disbelieved in that which was revealed to Muhammad.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 639 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 373 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 639 |
123
Chapter: The expiation for one who has sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that:
The Prophet said concerning one who has intercourse with a woman when she is menstruating: "Let him give a Dinar or half a Dinar in charity."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 640 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 374 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 640 |
124
Chapter: How a menstruating woman should bathe
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet said to her, when she was menstruating: "Undo your braids and bathe." (Sahih)(A narrator) 'Ali said in his narration: "Undo your head."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 641 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 375 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 641 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
Asma asked the Messenger of Allah about bathing after ones's period. He said: "One of you should take her water and lote leaves, and purify herself well, or thoroughly. Then she should pour water over her head and rub it vigorously so that the water reaches the roots of her hair. Then she should take a piece of cotton perfumed with musk and purify herself with it." Asma said: "How should I purify myself with it?" He said: "Subhan Allah! Purify yourself with it!" 'Aishah said, as if whispering to her: "Wipe away the traces of blood with it." Then she (Asma) asked him about bathing to cleanse oneself from sexual impurity. He said: "One of you should take her water, and purify herself, and purify herself well, or thoroughly. She should pour water over her head and rub it so that the water reaches the roots of her hair, then she should pour water over her body." 'Aishah said: "How good were the women of the Ansar! For they did not let shyness keep them from understanding their religion properly."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 642 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 376 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 641 |
125
Chapter: What was narrated concerning eating with a menstruating woman and her leftovers
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I used to eat the meat from a bone when I was menstruating, then the Messenger of Allah would take it and put his mouth where my mouth had been. And I would drink from a vessel, and the Messenger of Allah would take it and put his mouth where my mouth had been, and I was menstruating."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 643 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 377 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 643 |
It was narrated from Anas that:
The Jews would not sit with a menstruating woman in a house, nor eat with her, nor drink with her. That was mentioned to the Messenger of Allah, then Allah revealed the words: "They ask you concerning menstruation. Say: that is a harmful thing, therefore keep away from women during menses." The Messenger of Allah said: "Do everything except sexual intercourse."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 644 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 378 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 644 |
126
Chapter: Concerning menstruating women keeping away from the mosque
It was narrated that Jasrah said:
"Umm Salamah told me: 'The Messenger of Allah entered the courtyard of this mosque and called out at the top of his voice: 'The mosque is not permissible for anyone who is sexually impure or any woman who is menstruating.''"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 645 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 379 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 645 |
127
Chapter: Concerning what a woman sees of yellowish or brownish discharge after becoming pure (of menstruation)
It was narrated from Umm Bakr that:
She was told that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah said concerning a woman who sees that which causes her doubt (i.e. some bleeding) after she becomes pure: 'That is a vein or veins.'" (Da'if)"What was meant by 'after becomes pure' is after having a bath (following the end of her period)."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 646 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 380 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 646 |
It was narrated that Umm 'Atiyyah said:
"We did not think anything of the yellowish or brownish discharge." (Sahih) (Another chain) It was narrated that Umm 'Atiyyah said: "We did not think that the yellowish or brownish discharge counted for anything." Muhammad bin Yahya said: "Wuhaib (who narrated the second version) is the better of them with this according to us."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 647 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 381 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 647 |
128
Chapter: How long should women in postnatal bleeding wait (before praying, etc.)?
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:
"At the time of the Messenger of Allah, women in postnatal bleeding (after childbirth) used to wait for forty days, and we used to put Wars on our faces because of freckles."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 648 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 382 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 648 |
It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah set the time for postnatal bleeding at forty days, except for one who becomes pure before that."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 649 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 383 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 649 |
129
Chapter: One who has intercourse with his wife when she is menstruating
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"If a man had intercourse with his wife while she was menstruating, the Prophet commanded him to give half a Dinar in charity."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 650 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 384 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 650 |
130
Chapter: Eating with a menstruating woman
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Sa'd said:
"I asked the Messenger of Allah about eating with a menstruating woman and he said: 'Eat with her.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 651 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 385 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 651 |
131
Chapter: Performing prayer in the garment of a menstruating woman
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah was performing prayer, and I was by his side. I was menstruating, and I was wearing a wool cloak, and part of it was over him."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 652 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 386 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 652 |
It was narrated from Maimunah that:
The Messenger of Allah performed prayer wearing a wool cloak. Part of it was over him and part was over her, and she was menstruating.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 653 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 387 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 653 |
132
Chapter: If a girl has menstruated, she should not pray unless she is wearing a head cover
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet entered upon her, and a freed slave girl of hers concealed herself. The Prophet asked: "Have her periods begun?" She said: "Yes." He tore a piece of his turban and said: "Cover your head with this."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 654 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 388 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 654 |
It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet said: "Allah does not accept the prayer of a woman who menstruates (i.e., an adult woman) except with a head cover."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 655 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 389 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 655 |
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Chapter: A menstruating woman may dye herself
It was narrated from Mu'adh that:
A woman asked 'Aishah: "Can a woman who is menstruating, dye her hands?" She said: "We were with the Prophet and we used to dye our hands, and he did not tell us not to do that."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 656 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 390 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 656 |
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Chapter: Wiping over splints
It was narrated that 'Ali bin Abu Talib said:
"I broke one of my forearms and I asked the Prophet about that. He told me to wipe over the bandages." (Maudu') Another chain with similar meaning.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 657 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 391 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 657 |
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Chapter: Saliva that gets on clothes
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"I saw the Prophet carrying Hasan bin 'Ali on his shoulder, and his saliva was dripping down on him."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 658 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 392 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 658 |
136
Chapter: Spitting into a vessel
It was narrated from 'Abdul Jabbar bin Wa'il that his father said:
"A bucket was brought to the Prophet; he rinsed his mouth and spat into it, and it was like musk or better than musk, and he rinsed his nostrils outside the bucket."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 659 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 393 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 659 |
It was narrated from Zuhri that:
Mahmud bin Rabi' remembered that the Prophet spat into a bucket from a well that belonged to them.
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 660 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 394 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 660 |
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Chapter: Prohibition of seeing one’s brother’s private areas
It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri from his father that:
The Messenger of Allah said: "No woman should look at the nakedness of another woman, and no man should look at the nakedness of another man."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 661 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 395 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 661 |
It was narrated from a freed slave of 'Aishah that:
'Aishah said: "I never looked at (or I never saw) the private part of the Messenger of Allah." (Da'if)(One of the narrators) Abu Bakr (Ibn Abu Shaibah) said: "Abu Nu'aim would say: '(From) a freed female slave of 'Aishah.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 662 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 396 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 662 |
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Chapter: One who bathed to cleanse himself from sexual impurity and there remained a spot on his body that was not touched by water: what should he do?
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas:
"The Prophet bathed to cleanse himself from sexual impurity, then he saw a spot that the water did not reach." Then he motioned with the hair hanging over his shoulders and squeezed (the water from it) over that spot." (Da'if)In his narration, Ishaq said: "So he wrung his hair over it."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 663 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 397 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 663 |
It was narrated that 'Ali said:
"A man came to the Prophet and said: 'I bathed to cleanse myself from sexual impurity, and I prayed Fajr, then I noticed a spot the size of a fingernail that the water did not reach.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'If you had wiped it that would have been sufficient for you.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 664 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 398 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 664 |
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Chapter: One who performed ablution and left a place where water did not reach.
It was narrated from Anas that:
A man came to the Prophet; he had performed ablution and has missed a spot the size of a fingernail where water had not reached. The Prophet said to him: 'Go back and perform ablution properly.'"
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 665 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 399 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 665 |
It was narrated that 'Umar bin Khattab said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw a man performing ablution and he missed a spot the size of a fingernail on his foot. He commanded him to repeat the ablution and his prayer, so he did."
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 666 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 400 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 666 |