7/1. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 846a — Bathing on Friday for Every Adult
Ghusl on Friday is obligatory for all adult men, and clarifying what they were ordered regarding it
Hadith About Ghusl on Friday for Every Adult
Sahih Muslim : 846a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 846a
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ، بْنِ يَسَارٍ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " الْغُسْلُ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ وَاجِبٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُحْتَلِمٍ " .
Sa'id al-Khudri Narrated from:
Sa'id al-Khudri reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Taking a bath on Friday is essential for every adult person.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 846aIn-book reference : Book 7, Hadith 7USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1838
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 846a
This hadith about ghusl on Friday is very direct. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that taking a bath on Friday is for every adult person. The wording in the translation uses a strong term, so the explanation should not water down the text or add extra debate that is not present here. The focus is simple: an adult Muslim attending Friday should not treat cleanliness as a side issue. The Friday gathering brings people together, and the body should be washed before that gathering. For readers searching for the Jumu'ah ghusl hadith, this narration is one of the clearest texts on the subject.
What we learn from this hadith
- The text speaks directly about bathing on Friday.
- The instruction is connected with adult persons.
- Cleanliness is presented as part of Friday worship preparation.
- The hadith is short, clear, and practical.
