18/1. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1471r — Divorce During Menses
The prohibition of divorcing a menstruating woman without her consent; If a man breaks this rule, it still counts as a divorce, and he should be ordered to take her back
Divorce During Menses Hadith from Ibn Umar
Sahih Muslim : 1471r
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1471r
وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، يُسْأَلُ عَنْ رَجُلٍ، طَلَّقَ امْرَأَتَهُ حَائِضًا فَقَالَ أَتَعْرِفُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ قَالَ نَعَمْ . قَالَ فَإِنَّهُ طَلَّقَ امْرَأَتَهُ حَائِضًا فَذَهَبَ عُمَرُ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَخْبَرَهُ الْخَبَرَ فَأَمَرَهُ أَنْ يُرَاجِعَهَا قَالَ لَمْ أَسْمَعْهُ يَزِيدُ عَلَى ذَلِكَ لأَبِيهِ.
Ibn Tawus Narrated from:
Ibn 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) was asked about the person who divorced his wife in the state of menses, whereupon he said: Do you know 'Abdullah b. Umar? He said: Yes. He said: It was he who divorced his wife jn the state of menses and 'Umar went to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and gave him this information. and he commanded him that he should take her back; and he (Abu Tawus) said: I did not hear any addition to this (hadith) from my father.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1471rIn-book reference : Book 18, Hadith 18USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 9, Hadith 3488
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1471r
This hadith explains a direct question about a man who divorced his wife while she was in menses. Ibn Umar answered by pointing to his own known case. He had divorced his wife in that state, and Umar informed the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم then commanded him to take her back. The report stays focused on that point, and Abu Tawus adds that he did not hear anything more from his father in this narration. For readers searching for Ibn Umar divorce menses hadith, the message is simple: the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not leave the matter as a normal separation in that state, but instructed that she be returned. The wording teaches care, restraint, and respect for the proper timing of divorce.
What we learn from this hadith
- A question about divorce during menses was answered through the case of Ibn Umar.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم commanded that the wife be taken back.
- The narrator clearly stated that he did not hear any addition beyond this report.
- Divorce matters should not be treated carelessly.
