Riyad as-Salihin, 161
Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
A house in Al- Madinah caught fire at night and the roof and walls fell down upon the occupants. When this was reported to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) he said, "Fire is your enemy; so put it out before you go to bed". <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
السادس: عن أبي موسى رضي الله عنه قال: احترق بيت بالمدينة على أهله من الليل، فلما حدث رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بشأنهم قال
إن هذه النار عدو لكم، فإذا نمتم فاطفئوها عنكم
((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 161
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) One must take precautions with regards to things carrying potential danger (such as gas and electricity).<br>
2) Putting out the fire-lit lanterns at night is from the guidance of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). As for the electric bulbs, this ruling does not extend to them; and Allah knows best.<br>
3) One must take protection against the Hellfire in the afterlife more than he takes protection against the fire of this world.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
This Hadith is an example showing how preserving the Sunnah and its etiquettes effectively preserves the health of the individual against any harm; how great would it be if we were to make the Prophetic Sunnah the leading guide in our lives and homes?