2/19. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 268a — Starting from the Right in Daily Acts
Starting on the right when purifying oneself and in other matters
Hadith About Starting from the Right Side in Islam
Sahih Muslim : 268a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 268a
وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ إِنْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيُحِبُّ التَّيَمُّنَ فِي طُهُورِهِ إِذَا تَطَهَّرَ وَفِي تَرَجُّلِهِ إِذَا تَرَجَّلَ وَفِي انْتِعَالِهِ إِذَا انْتَعَلَ .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) loved to start from the right-hand side for performing ablution, for combing (the hair) and wearing the shoes.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 268aIn-book reference : Book 2, Hadith 83USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 2, Hadith 514
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 268a
This hadith about starting from the right side shows a gentle daily habit of the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Aisha reports that he loved to begin from the right-hand side when performing ablution, combing his hair, and wearing shoes. The narration does not make a long list of rules. It simply shows a loved practice in common actions. The main lesson is that small habits can carry meaning when they follow Prophetic guidance. For people searching for “start with right side hadith,” this report gives three clear examples: wudu, hair care, and shoes. It is a simple sunnah to remember in daily life.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet loved beginning from the right in ablution.
- Combing the hair is also mentioned in this practice.
- Wearing shoes from the right side is included.
- The hadith shows guidance in simple daily actions.
