36/12. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2012d — Fire Safety at Home
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
Fire Safety Hadith: Do Not Ignore Household Risks
Sahih Muslim : 2012d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2012d
وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِهِمْ وَقَالَ " وَالْفُوَيْسِقَةُ تُضْرِمُ الْبَيْتَ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ " .
Jabir Narrated from:
This hadith has been reported on the authority of Jabir through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of words: " The mouse may set the house on fire over its inhabitants."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2012dIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 123USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4994
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2012d
This narration comes through another chain from Jabir and includes a slight wording change. It says that the mouse may set the house on fire over its inhabitants. The point is simple and serious. A home should not be left in a risky state, especially at night. This connects with the broader teaching in these narrations about extinguishing lamps, covering vessels, closing doors, and tying waterskins. Here, the fire warning stands out. The Hadith does not tell people to live in fear. It teaches practical care. Before sleeping, a person should think about anything that may harm the people of the house. Fire is useful, but it must not be left unattended.
What we learn from this hadith
- Fire risk in the home should not be ignored.
- Small creatures may become a cause of harm when lamps or fire are left exposed.
- Night care includes checking the home before sleep.
