Volume 8, Book 74, Number 257:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
(the wife of the Prophet) ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab used to say to Allah’s Apostle “Let your wives be
veiled” But he did not do so. The wives of the Prophet used to go out to answer the call of nature at
night only at Al-Manasi.’ Once Sauda, the daughter of Zam’a went out and she was a tall woman.
‘Umar bin Al-Khattab saw her while he was in a gathering, and said, “I have recognized you, O
Sauda!” He (‘Umar) said so as he was anxious for some Divine orders regarding the veil (the veiling
of women.) So Allah revealed the Verse of veiling. (Al-Hijab; a complete body cover excluding the
eyes). (See Hadith No. 148, Vol. 1)
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 258:
Narrated Sahl bin Sa’d:
A man peeped through a round hole into the dwelling place of the Prophet, while the Prophet had
a Midray (an iron comb) with which he was scratching his head. the Prophet said, ” Had known you
were looking (through the hole), I would have pierced your eye with it (i.e., the comb).” Verily! The
order of taking permission to enter has been enjoined because of that sight, (that one should not look
unlawfully at the state of others). (See Hadith No. 807, Vol. 7)
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 259:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
A man peeped into a room of the Prophet. The Prophet stood up, holding an arrow head. It is as if I
am just looking at him, trying to stab the man.
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Volume 8, Book 74, Number 260:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
I have not seen a thing resembling ‘lamam’ (minor sins) than what Abu Huraira ‘narrated from the
Prophet who said “Allah has written for Adam’s son his share of adultery which he commits inevit –
ably. The adultery of the eyes is the sight (to gaze at a forbidden thing), the adultery of the tongue is
the talk, and the inner self wishes and desires and the private parts testify all this or deny it.”
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 261:
Narrated Anas:
Whenever Allah’s Apostle greeted somebody, he used to greet him three times, and if he spoke a
sentence, he used to repeat it thrice.
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 262:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
While I was present in one of the gatherings of the Ansar, Abu Musa came as if he was scared, and
said, “I asked permission to enter upon ‘Umar three times, but I was not given the permission, so I re –
turned.” (When ‘Umar came to know about it) he said to Abu Musa, “Why did you not enter?’. Abu
Musa replied, “I asked permission three times, and I was not given it, so I returned, for Allah’s Apostle
said, “If anyone of you asks the permission to enter thrice, and the permission is not given, then he
should return.’ ” ‘Umar said, “By Allah! We will ask Abu Musa to bring witnesses for it.” (Abu Musa
went to a gathering of the Ansar and said). “Did anyone of you hear this from the Prophet ?” Ubai bin
Ka’b said, “By Allah, none will go with you but the youngest of the people (as a witness).” (Abu Said)
was the youngest of them, so I went with Abu Musa and informed ‘Umar that the Prophet had said
so. (See Hadith No. 277, Vol. 3)
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 263:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I entered (the house) along with Allah’s Apostle . There he found milk in a basin. He said, “O Abu
Hirr! Go and call the people of Suffa to me.” I went to them and invited them. They came and asked
permission to enter, and when it was given, they entered. (See Hadith No. 459 for details)
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 246:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “Allah created Adam in his complete shape and form (directly), sixty cubits
(about 30 meters) in height. When He created him, He said (to him), “Go and greet that group of an –
gels sitting there, and listen what they will say in reply to you, for that will be your greeting and the
greeting of your offspring.” Adam (went and) said, ‘As-Salamu alaikum (Peace be upon you).’ They
replied, ‘AsSalamu-‘Alaika wa Rahmatullah (Peace and Allah’s Mercy be on you) So they increased
‘Wa Rahmatullah’ The Prophet added ‘So whoever will enter Paradise, will be of the shape and form
of Adam. Since then the creation of Adam’s (offspring) (i.e. stature of human beings is being dimin –
ished continuously) to the present time.”