Sahih Muslim Hadith 5679 – It Is Recommended

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[5679] 24 – (2175) It was narrated from 'All bin Husain that Safiyyah hint Huyayy said: "The Prophet was observing I'tikâf and I came to visit him one night. I spoke to him, then I got up to go back, and he got up with me to send me back." Her home was in the house of Usâmah bin Zaid. Two men of the Ansâr passed by, and when they saw the Prophet , they hurried up. The Prophet said: "Wait; this is Safiyyah bint Uuyayy." They said: "Subhân-Allâh, 0 Messenger of Allah!" He said: "The Shaitân flows through man like blood, and I was afraid that he might instil some evil (or something) in your hearts."