45/37. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2242e — Same Meaning on the Cat Hadith
The Prohibition Of Tormenting Cats And Other Animals That Are Not Harmful
Hadith on the Same Meaning of the Cat Narration
Sahih Muslim : 2242e
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2242e
حَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ خَالِدٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ مَعْنِ بْنِ عِيسَى، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ جُوَيْرِيَةَ .
The above hadith is narrated through another chain of transmitters with the same meaning
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2242eIn-book reference : Book 45, Hadith 173USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 32, Hadith 6345
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2242e
This narration reports the same meaning as the cat hadith through another chain of transmitters. Its value is that it preserves the same warning: a woman was punished because of a cat she confined and did not care for properly. Since the text says it carries the same meaning, the teaching remains focused on animal care and accountability. A person should not trap an animal while denying it food, drink, or the chance to find food. The narration also reminds readers that hadith reports may come through more than one chain while keeping the same lesson. Here, that lesson is mercy and responsibility toward a weak creature.
What we learn from this hadith
- The same meaning is preserved through another chain.
- The warning about mistreating a confined cat remains clear.
- Animal care is a responsibility when the animal is under one's control.
- Mercy is shown through food, water, or allowing the animal to seek food.
