45/37. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2242g — Cat Hadith Through Abu Huraira
The Prohibition Of Tormenting Cats And Other Animals That Are Not Harmful
Hadith About the Cat Narration Through Abu Huraira
Sahih Muslim : 2242g
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2242g
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ .
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira through another chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2242gIn-book reference : Book 45, Hadith 175USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 32, Hadith 6347
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2242g
This report says the cat hadith was narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira through another chain of transmitters. The wording points back to the same meaning: the warning about a cat that was confined and not allowed to eat properly. Since the narration itself says it is like the earlier report, the core topic remains kindness to animals and fear of cruelty. It also shows that the teaching was transmitted through more than one Companion route in this set. For a reader, the practical lesson is clear: do not cause suffering to an animal under your control. Carelessness with a weak creature can be a serious matter.
What we learn from this hadith
- The same warning is reported through Abu Huraira's chain.
- The lesson remains focused on mercy toward animals.
- An animal under human control should not be left to suffer.
- Repeated chains draw attention to the seriousness of the teaching.
