2/19. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 268b — The Prophet Loved the Right Side
Starting on the right when purifying oneself and in other matters
Hadith About the Right Side: A Sunnah for Daily Habits
Sahih Muslim : 268b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 268b
وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الأَشْعَثِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُحِبُّ التَّيَمُّنَ فِي شَأْنِهِ كُلِّهِ فِي نَعْلَيْهِ وَتَرَجُّلِهِ وَطُهُورِهِ .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) loved to start from the right-hand side in his every act i. e. in wearing shoes, in combing (his hair) and in performing ablution.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 268bIn-book reference : Book 2, Hadith 84USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 2, Hadith 515
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 268b
This hadith about the right side gives another wording from Aisha. She says the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) loved to start from the right-hand side in his every act, then the report explains the examples: wearing shoes, combing the hair, and performing ablution. The wording helps readers understand the habit in a simple way. It does not need a complex explanation. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) liked the right side in clean and honorable daily actions. For someone looking for a hadith about wearing shoes right foot first or starting wudu from the right, this narration gives a clear and friendly teaching.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet loved starting with the right in the acts named here.
- Shoes, combing, and ablution are clearly mentioned.
- Daily routines can follow Prophetic manners.
- The report uses simple examples that are easy to remember.
