13/12. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1106c — Control Desire While Fasting
Clarifying that Kissing when fasting is not unlawful for the one whose desire is not provoked by that
Kissing While Fasting and Control of Desire
Sahih Muslim : 1106c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1106c
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُقَبِّلُنِي وَهُوَ صَائِمٌ وَأَيُّكُمْ يَمْلِكُ إِرْبَهُ كَمَا كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَمْلِكُ إِرْبَهُ .
A'isha Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to kiss me while observing fast; and who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) could control his desire.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1106cIn-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 81USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 6, Hadith 2438
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1106c
This Hadith gives both the action and the caution. A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) said that Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to kiss her while observing fast. Then she added an important point: who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) could control his desire? This makes the Hadith more than a simple report about kissing while fasting. It directs attention to self-control. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) had mastery over his desire, and the listener is made to think about their own ability. So the Hadith should not be read as a careless permission for everyone in every state. It points to restraint, awareness, and control during fasting.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) kissed A’isha while fasting.
- A’isha highlighted his strong control over desire.
- A person should consider their own self-control while fasting.
- The narration joins an action with a clear caution.
