Riyad as-Salihin, 986
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would not come (back) to his family by night. He used to come in the morning or in the evening (before dark). <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لا يطرق أهله ليلاً، وكان يأتيهم غدوة أو عشية. ((متفق عليه)) الطروق :المجيء في الليل.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 7, Hadith 31
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) A traveler who was away for long is instructed not to come back to his family at night, unless he notifies them of the time of his return.<br>
2) The wisdom behind this prohibition is what the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “so that the woman with unkempt hair would comb it and the woman whose husband has been absent would shave her pubic hair.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim] In other words, this gives the woman time to beautify herself for her husband, according to tradition.<br>
3) Observing the Prophetic etiquettes brings all goodness and benefit for the believers. Look how this Prophetic instruction is meant to strengthen the affection and harmony between spouses?