300 hadith
We set out with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ on the Farewell Pilgrimage. The men said, "Messenger of Allah, celibacy has become very difficult for us." He said, "Then enjoy temporary marriage with these women." So we approached them, but they…
ابن ماجه 1962SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whenever a man and a woman agree to enter into a temporary marriage, their companionship together is for three nights. If they then wish to extend it, they may extend it, and if they wish to part, they may…
البخاري 5119SahihIbn Abbas was asked about temporary marriage with women and he permitted it. A freedman of his said to him, "That is only in difficult circumstances and when women are few," or something to that effect. Ibn Abbas replied, "Yes."
البخاري 5116SahihI heard Ibn Abbas being questioned by a man who said, "I used to have relations with a woman, doing with her what Allah [[r4]] had forbidden me. Then Allah granted me repentance, and I wanted to marry her. But some people said, 'A…
الأعظمي 12839HasanI went to visit Subayah bint Abu Barza al-Aslamiyyah and asked her about her situation. She said, "I was married to Saad bin Khawla, and he passed away. Only two months had gone by when I gave birth. Then Abu Sanabil bin Bakak, of the tribe…
أحمد 27438SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Any man and unmarried woman who agree to live together for three nights, if they wish to extend the period they may extend it, and if they wish to part ways they may part ways."
الأعظمي 6467SahihHis father wrote to Umar bin Abdullah bin Arqam Zuhri instructing him to visit Subayah bint Harith Aslamiyyah and ask her about her case and what the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had told her when she sought his ruling. So Umar bin Abdullah wrote…
الأعظمي 6652SahihThe two of them wrote to Subayah bint Harith asking her about her situation. She wrote back to them that she had given birth twenty-five days after her husband's death, then she prepared herself and began seeking what was best for her. Abu…
ابن ماجه 2028SahihAslamiyya, asking her about her account and about what the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had said to her when she sought his ruling. So Umar bin Abdullah wrote to Abdullah bin Utba informing him that Subaia had told him that she had been married to…
أبو داود 2306SahihI was walking with Abdullah bin Masud at Mina when Uthman met him and took him aside for a private conversation. When Abdullah saw that Uthman had no particular need from him, he said to me, "Come over, Alqama." So I came. Uthman said to…
أبو داود 2046SahihI was with Abdullah bin Masud at Mina when Uthman met with him privately, so I sat nearby. Uthman said to him, "Would you like me to marry you to a young virgin girl who might remind you of something of your past vigor?" When Abdullah saw…
ابن ماجه 1845SahihUthman said to Ibn Masud, "Would you like me to arrange your marriage to a young woman?" Ibn Masud called Alqama and related that the Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever among you is able to marry should do so, for it lowers the gaze and guards the…
النسائي 3209SahihBoth of them wrote to Subayah bint Harith asking her about her situation, and she wrote back to them that she gave birth twenty-five days after her husband's death, then prepared herself and began seeking a suitable match. Abu Sanabil bin…
الأعظمي 6657SahihWe used to go on military expeditions with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ without our wives being with us, so we asked, "Should we not castrate ourselves?" He forbade us from doing so, then granted us permission to marry a woman in exchange for a…
مسلم 3410SahihA woman from the tribe of Aslam named Sabia was married to a husband who died while she was pregnant. Abu Sanabil bin Bakak proposed to her, but she refused to marry him. He said, "By Allah, it is not lawful for you to marry him until you…
الأعظمي 6651SahihJabir reported, "I got married during the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. I met the Prophet ﷺ, and he asked, 'Jabir, have you married?' I replied, 'Yes.' He asked, 'A virgin or a previously married woman?' I said, 'A previously married…
الأعظمي 6203SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When a woman marries without the permission of her guardian, her marriage is invalid, her marriage is invalid, her marriage is invalid. If he has consummated the marriage with her, she is entitled to her…
أحمد 24205SahihHis father wrote to Umar bin Abdullah bin Arqam Zuhri, instructing him to visit Subayah bint Harith Aslamiyyah and ask her about her story and what the Messenger of Allah ﷺ told her when she sought his ruling. Umar bin Abdullah then wrote…
النسائي 3548SahihA man from the Muslims sought permission from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to marry a woman called Umm Mahzul. She used to commit fornication, and she would stipulate as a condition for any man who married her that she would provide his…
الأعظمي 6496HasanSubayah bint Harith gave birth twenty-three or twenty-five nights after her husband's death. When she had recovered, she made herself available for marriage. This was disapproved of, and the matter was mentioned to the Prophet ﷺ. He said,…
أحمد 18714DaifThe Prophet ﷺ said, "A virgin is not to be married off until her permission is sought, nor a previously married woman until her consent is requested." Someone asked, "Messenger of Allah, how is her permission given?" He replied, "By her…
البخاري 6968SahihAbdullah bin Utba's son reported that his father wrote to Umar bin Abdullah bin Arqam Zuhri, instructing him to visit Subayah bint Harith Aslamiyyah and ask her about her story and about what the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had told her when she…
مسلم 3722SahihA woman from the tribe of Aslam named Sabia was married to a man who died while she was pregnant. Abu Sanabil bin Bakak proposed to her, but she refused to marry him. He said, "By Allah, it is not lawful for you to marry him until you…
البخاري 5318SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "A previously married woman shall not be given in marriage until her express consent is sought, and a virgin shall not be given in marriage until her permission is sought." They asked, "How does she give her…
البخاري 6970SahihI was walking with Abdullah at Mina when Uthman met him and stood with him talking. Uthman said to him, "Abu Abdul-Rahman, shall we not marry you to a young woman who might remind you of some of your bygone days?" Abdullah replied, "If you…
مسلم 3398SahihA woman from Aslam named Sabia was married to her husband when he died, and she was pregnant. Abu Sanabil bin Bakak proposed to her, but she refused to marry him. He said, "It is not lawful for you to marry until you observe the longer of…
النسائي 3546SahihI got married during the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. He asked, "Jabir, have you married?" I replied, "Yes." He asked, "A virgin or a previously married woman?" I replied, "A previously married woman." He said, "Why not a virgin, so…
أحمد 14237SahihHis father wrote to Umar bin Abdullah bin Arqam Zuhri instructing him to visit Subayah bint Harith Aslamiyyah and ask her about her story and about what the Messenger of Allah ﷺ told her when she sought his ruling. So Umar bin Abdullah bin…
البخاري 3991SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Any woman who marries without the permission of her guardian, her marriage is invalid. If he has consummated the marriage with her, she is entitled to the dowry for what he has lawfully enjoyed of her. If…
الأعظمي 6227HasanI married a woman during the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. I then met the Prophet ﷺ, and he asked, "Jabir, have you married?" I replied, "Yes." He asked, "A virgin or a previously married woman?" I said, "A previously married woman." He…
مسلم 3636SahihA man named Khidam gave his daughter in marriage. Khansa bint Khidam Ansari reported that her father married her off when she had been married before, and she disliked it, so she came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and he annulled the…
البخاري 5139SahihI was walking with Abdullah at Mina when Uthman met him, so he stopped to speak with him. Uthman said to him, "Abu Abdul-Rahman, shall we not marry you to a young girl who might remind you of some of your bygone days?" Abdullah replied, "If…
الأعظمي 6179SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Any woman who marries without the permission of her guardian, her marriage is invalid. If he has consummated the marriage with her, she is entitled to her dowry in return for what he has had of her. If they…
أحمد 24372SahihMaqil said, "I had a sister whose hand was being sought from me. A cousin of mine came to me, and I married her to him. Then he divorced her with a divorce from which he could still take her back, but he left her alone until her waiting…
الأعظمي 12009SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Any woman who marries without the permission of her guardian, her marriage is invalid, her marriage is invalid, her marriage is invalid. If he has consummated the marriage with her, she is entitled to the…
الترمذي 1102HasanOn the day of Hunayn, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ dispatched an army to Awtas. They met an enemy force, fought them, defeated them, and captured women as prisoners. Some of the companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ felt uneasy about having…
الأعظمي 12139SahihShe must observe the waiting period of whichever of the two terms ends later. Abu Salama said, "Rather, she becomes lawful for marriage as soon as she gives birth." Abu Hurairah said, "I side with my nephew," meaning Abu Salama. So they…
الترمذي 1194SahihWe were with the Prophet ﷺ when he said, "Whoever among you is able to marry should do so, for it lowers the gaze and guards the private parts. Whoever is unable to marry should fast, for fasting is a shield for him."
الأعظمي 4401SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever among you is able to marry should do so, for it lowers the gaze and guards chastity. Whoever is unable should fast, for fasting is a shield for him."
أحمد 4271SahihJabir reported that he married a woman during the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ met him and asked, "Have you gotten married, Jabir?" Jabir replied, "Yes." The Prophet ﷺ asked, "A virgin or a previously married woman?"…
النسائي 3228SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When someone whose character and religion satisfy you comes to you seeking marriage, marry him. If you do not, there will be widespread temptation and corruption on earth."
ابن ماجه 1967DaifWhen Khadijah passed away, Khawla bint Hakeem, the wife of Uthman bin Mazun, came and said, "Messenger of Allah, will you not marry?" He asked, "Whom?" She replied, "If you wish, a virgin, and if you wish, a previously married woman." He…
أحمد 25769HasanWhen the Messenger of Allah ﷺ married Umm Salama and went in to her, he intended to leave, but she took hold of his garment. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "If you wish, I will stay longer with you, but I will count it against you. For a…
مسلم 3623SahihZufar bin Aws bin al-Hadathan al-Nasri reported that Abu al-Sanabil bin Bakak bin al-Sabbaq said to Sabia al-Aslamiyya, "You are not permitted to remarry until four months and ten days have passed over you, the longer of the two waiting…
النسائي 3549SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever gives a handful of parched barley flour or dates as a woman's dowry has made her lawful for himself."
أبو داود 2110DaifThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ proposed marriage to me, but I excused myself, and he accepted my excuse. Then Allah Almighty revealed, *"O Prophet, indeed We have made lawful to you your wives to whom you have given their due compensation and…
الترمذي 3214DaifThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever among you is able to marry should do so, for it lowers the gaze and guards the private parts. Whoever is unable should fast, for fasting is a shield for him."
النسائي 2242SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The virgin must be asked for permission." I said, "The virgin feels shy." He replied, "Her silence is her consent." Some people have said that if a man desires an orphan girl or a virgin and she refuses, and…
البخاري 6971SahihWe were with the Prophet ﷺ as young men, so we said, "Messenger of Allah, shall we not castrate ourselves?" He forbade us from doing so, then permitted us to marry a woman in exchange for a garment for a fixed term. Then Abdullah recited,…
أحمد 4113SahihWhen Khadijah passed away, Khawla bint Hakeem, the wife of Uthman bin Mazun, came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and said, "Messenger of Allah, will you not marry?" He asked, "Whom?" She replied, "If you wish, a virgin, and if you wish, a…
الأعظمي 6241HasanI was walking with Abdullah at Mina when Uthman met him. Uthman stood with him to converse, and said to him, "Abu Abdul-Rahman, shall we not marry you to a young girl who might remind you of the days of your youth?" Abdullah replied, "If…
أحمد 3592SahihWhen a man marries a virgin while already having a non-virgin wife, he stays with the virgin for seven nights. When he marries a non-virgin while already having a virgin wife, he stays with her for three nights. Khalid said, "If I were to…
مسلم 3626SahihWe took captive some women from the prisoners of Awtas who had husbands, and we were reluctant to have relations with them while they still had husbands. So we asked the Prophet ﷺ, and this verse was revealed, *"And forbidden to you are…
أحمد 11691SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ dispatched an army to Awtas on the day of Hunayn. They met the enemy, fought them, and prevailed over them, taking captives. Some of the companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ felt uneasy about having relations with…
الأعظمي 9230SahihA man among them named Khidham gave his daughter in marriage, but she disliked the marriage her father had arranged. So she came to the Prophet ﷺ and mentioned this to him, and he annulled the marriage her father had arranged for her. She…
أحمد 26789SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Any woman who marries without the permission of her guardians, her marriage is invalid," repeating it three times. "If he has consummated the marriage with her, then the dowry is hers in return for what he…
أبو داود 2083SahihAbdullah bin Utba wrote to Umar bin Abdullah bin Arqam Zuhri telling him to visit Subayah bint Harith Aslamiyya and ask her about the ruling the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had given her regarding her pregnancy. Umar bin Abdullah went in to see…
النسائي 3550SahihWhen Abu Qays bin Aslat died, his son wanted to marry his widow after him, for this was their practice in the days of ignorance. So Allah [[r4]] revealed, *"It is not lawful for you to inherit women against their will"* [Nisa 4:19].
الأعظمي 12135HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When someone comes to you whose religion and character you find satisfactory, marry him. If you do not, there will be turmoil and corruption on earth." They said, "Messenger of Allah, even if he has some…
الترمذي 1085DaifShe informed him that marriage in the pre-Islamic era took four forms. One of them was the marriage practiced by people today, in which a man proposes to another man for his ward or daughter, gives her a dowry, and then marries her. Another…
البخاري 5127Sahih