36/12. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2012f — Night Safety Wording Variant
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
Night Safety Hadith with a Noted Wording Difference
Sahih Muslim : 2012f
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2012f
وَحَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ نَحْوًا مِمَّا أَخْبَرَ عَطَاءٌ، إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ لاَ يَقُولُ " اذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ " .
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir b. Abdullah through another chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2012fIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 125USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4996
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2012f
This narration reports the Hadith of Jabir through another chain. It says the wording is similar to the previous report, except that this version does not say, "mention the name of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic." This kind of report helps readers see how Hadith wording was preserved with care. The main topic remains the same: a Muslim home should be handled carefully at night. The related wording includes restraining children at nightfall, closing doors, tying waterskins, covering utensils, and extinguishing lamps. The Hadith supports a simple night routine that combines safe household habits with remembrance of Allah where mentioned in the wording. It is a short report, but it links back to a clear teaching.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration preserves a wording difference about mentioning Allah's name.
- The core night safety teaching remains connected to the earlier report.
- Careful reporting helps readers know what each chain includes.
