Sahih Muslim is one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Sunni Islam, compiled by the Islamic scholar Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (821–875 CE). It is considered second only to Sahih al-Bukhari in terms of authenticity and is part of the “Sahihain,” the two most reliable hadith collections. Sahih Muslim meticulously gathers sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with a rigorous methodology that emphasizes the reliability of the chain of narrators. The collection covers a broad spectrum of Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, theology, and ritual practices, serving as a foundational reference for scholars and students of Islamic knowledge worldwide.

Book 18, The Book of Divorce, discusses the procedures, waiting periods, and implications of divorce.

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 25

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 25 Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported about (declaring of one’s woman) unlawful as an oath which must be atoned, and Ibn ‘Abbas said: Verily, there is in the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) a model pattern for you. وَحَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 26

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 26 Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported: When a man declares his wife unlawful for himself that is an oath which must be atoned, and he said: There is in the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) a noble pattern for you. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بِشْرٍ الْحَرِيرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ، – […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 27

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 27 ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) used to spend time with Zainab daughter of Jahsh and drank honey at her house. She (‘A’isha further) said: I and Hafsa agreed that one whom Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) would visit first should say: I notice that you […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 28

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 28 ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) liked sweet (dish) and honey. After saying the afternoon prayer he used to visit his wives going close to them. So he went to Hafsa and stayed with her more than what was his usual stay. I (‘A’isha) asked […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 29

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 29 – This hadith has been narrated on the authority of ‘Urwa with the same chain of transmitters. قَالَ أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ بِشْرِ بْنِ الْقَاسِمِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، بِهَذَا سَوَاءً وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ Sahih […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 30

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 30 ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was commanded to give option to his wives, he started it from me saying: I am going to mention to you a matter which you should not (decide) in haste until you have consulted your parents. […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 31

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 31 ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) sought our permission when he had a (turn to spend) a day with (one of his wives) amongst us (whereas he wanted to visit his other wives too). It was after this that this verse was revealed: ” […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 32

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 32 – The above hadith has likewise been narrated through another chain. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عِيسَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَاصِمٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 32   The above hadith is from the Sahih Muslim collection of hadiths. Sahih Muslim represents one of the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 33

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 33 ‘A’isha reported: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) gave us the option (to get divorce) but we did not deem it as divorce. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْثَرٌ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، قَالَ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ قَدْ خَيَّرَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلَمْ نَعُدَّهُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 34

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 34 Masruq reported: I do not mind if I give option to my wife (to get divorce) once, hundred times, or thousand times after (knowing it) that she has chosen me (and would never seek divorce). I asked ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) (about it) and she said: Allah’s […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 35

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 35 – ‘A’isha reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) gave option to his wives, but it was not a divorce. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَيَّرَ نِسَاءَهُ فَلَمْ يَكُنْ طَلاَقًا‏.‏ Sahih […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 36

Sahih Muslim: Book 18, Hadith 36 ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) gave us the option (to get divorce) and we chose him and he did not count it a divorce. وَحَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، […]