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Sunan Ibn Majah 464 — The Prophet Sprinkled His Private Part
Sprinkling water after ablution
Prophet Sprinkled Water After Wudu Hadith
Sunan Ibn Majah : 464
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 464
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا قَيْسٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ تَوَضَّأَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَنَضَحَ فَرْجَهُ .
Jabir Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah performed ablution and sprinkled his private part.
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 464In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 198English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 464
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 464
This narration from Jabir describes an action of the Messenger of Allah after wudu. He performed ablution and sprinkled his private part. The wording is simple, and the meaning should stay simple too. It points to a practical step after purification, especially when read with the nearby reports that mention doubt about urine drops. The hadith about sprinkling water after wudu is often searched by people who struggle with waswas after wudu or worry that their ablution has been spoiled. This report does not tell a person to repeat wudu due to mere doubt. It shows a small action that can help a worshipper move on calmly after completing ablution.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s action shows practical care after wudu.
- Sprinkling water can help ease doubts about moisture after purification.
- The hadith encourages calm completion of ablution.
- The wording should not be stretched beyond the action described.
