55/16. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2493b — The Prophet's Clear Speech
Verification Of Hadith And The Ruling On Writing Down Knowledge
Hadith About the Prophet's Clear Speech
Sahih Muslim : 2493b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2493b
حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ مَعْرُوفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بِهِ، سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ يُحَدِّثُ وَيَقُولُ اسْمَعِي يَا رَبَّةَ الْحُجْرَةِ اسْمَعِي يَا رَبَّةَ الْحُجْرَةِ . وَعَائِشَةُ تُصَلِّي فَلَمَّا قَضَتْ صَلاَتَهَا قَالَتْ لِعُرْوَةَ أَلاَ تَسْمَعُ إِلَى هَذَا وَمَقَالَتِهِ آنِفًا إِنَّمَا كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُحَدِّثُ حَدِيثًا لَوْ عَدَّهُ الْعَادُّ لأَحْصَاهُ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
It was reported that Abu Huraira used to say: Listen to me, inmate of the apartment; listen to me, inmate of the apartment, while 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) had been busy in observing prayer. As she finished prayer, she said to" Urwa: Did you hear his words? And this is how Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to utter (so distinctly) that if one intended to count (the words uttered) he would be able to do so.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2493bIn-book reference : Book 55, Hadith 91USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 42, Hadith 7146
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2493b
This hadith about the Prophet's clear speech gives us a helpful picture of how he spoke. Abu Huraira was narrating while 'A'isha was praying. After finishing her prayer, she told 'Urwa that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to speak so distinctly that if someone wanted to count his words, he could do so. The lesson is simple: the Prophet's speech was clear, measured, and easy to follow. This matters for anyone who teaches, advises, or shares Islamic knowledge. Speech should not be rushed in a way that confuses people. A good speaker makes the listener able to understand and remember. The hadith also reminds us that clarity is part of good communication.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet's speech was clear enough for listeners to count his words.
- Islamic teaching should be shared in a way people can understand.
- Speaking too fast can make important words harder to follow.
- Clear speech helps knowledge stay in the listener's heart.
