36/12. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2012b — Covering or Turning Vessels
It is recommended to cover vessels, tie up waterskins, close doors and mention the name of Allah over them, extinguish lamps and fires when going to sleep, and keep children and animals in after maghrib
Covering Vessels Hadith: Careful Wording and Clear Practice
Sahih Muslim : 2012b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2012b
وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ " وَاكْفِئُوا الإِنَاءَ أَوْ خَمِّرُوا الإِنَاءَ " . وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ تَعْرِيضَ الْعُودِ عَلَى الإِنَاءِ .
Jabir Narrated from:
This hadith is reported on the authority of Jabir but with a slight change of wording, and he did not mention the words: " Putting a stick across the vessel."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2012bIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 121USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4992
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2012b
This narration reports the same Hadith from Jabir with a slight change in wording. It mentions turning the vessel over or covering the vessel, while noting that this version does not mention placing a stick across it. The value of this report is that it keeps the teaching clear while also preserving the exact wording difference. The main lesson is still about not leaving vessels exposed. In simple terms, a vessel should be covered or handled in a way that keeps it safe. This Hadith about covering vessels shows how Islam gives attention to daily habits. It also shows how narrators were careful when reporting what was included and what was not included in a chain.
What we learn from this hadith
- Covering or turning vessels is supported by this narration.
- The narration shows care in preserving small wording differences.
- Household care is taught through simple actions around utensils.
