Volume 8, Book 78, Number 689:
Narrated Sa’id bin ‘Ubada Al-Ansari:
that he consulted the Prophet about a vow that had been made by his mother who died without
fulfilling it. The Prophet gave his verdict that he should fulfill it on her behalf. The verdict became
Sunna (i.e. the Prophet’s tradition).
Volume 8, Book 78, Number 690:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
A man came to the Prophet and said to him, “My sister vowed to perform the Hajj, but she died
(before fulfilling it).” The Prophet said, “Would you not have paid her debts if she had any?” The man
said, “Yes.” The Prophet said, “So pay Allah’s Rights, as He is more entitled to receive His rights.”
Volume 8, Book 78, Number 691:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The Prophet said, “Whoever vowed to be obedient to Allah, must be obedient to Him; and whoever
vowed to be disobedient to Allah, should not be disobedient to Him.”
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Volume 8, Book 78, Number 692:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet said, “Allah is not in need of this man) torturing himself,” when he saw the man walk –
ing between his two sons (who were supporting him).
Volume 8, Book 78, Number 693:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
The Prophet saw a man performing Tawaf around the Ka’ba, tied with a rope or something else
(while another person was holding him). The Prophet cut that rope off.
Volume 8, Book 78, Number 694:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
While performing the Tawaf around the Ka’ba, the Prophet passed by a person leading another
person by a hair-rope nose-ring in his nose. The Prophet cut the hair-rope nose-ring off with his
hand and ordered the man to lead him by the hand.
Volume 8, Book 78, Number 681:
Narrated Ka’b bin Malik:
In the last part of his narration about the three who remained behind (from the battle of Tabuk). (I
said) “As a proof of my true repentance (for not joining the Holy battle of Tabuk), I shall give up all
my property for the sake of Allah and His Apostle (as an expiation for that sin).” The Prophet said (to
me), “Keep some of your wealth, for that is better for you.”
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Volume 8, Book 78, Number 682:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The Prophet used to stay (for a period) in the house of Zainab bint Jahsh (one of the wives of the
Prophet ) and he used to drink honey in her house. Hafsa and I decided that when the Prophet
entered upon either of us, she would say, “I smell in you the bad smell of Maghafir (a bad smelling
raisin). Have you eaten Maghafir?” When he entered upon one of us, she said that to him. He replied
(to her), “No, but I have drunk honey in the house of Zainab bint Jahsh, and I will never drink it
again.” Then the following verse was revealed: ‘O Prophet ! Why do you ban (for you) that which Al –
lah has made lawful for you?. ..(up to) If you two (wives of the Prophet turn in repentance to Allah.’
(66.1-4) The two were ‘Aisha and Hafsa And also the Statement of Allah: ‘And (Remember) when the
Prophet disclosed a matter in confidence to one of his wives!’ (66.3) i.e., his saying, “But I have drunk
honey.” Hisham said: It also meant his saying, “I will not drink anymore, and I have taken an oath, so
do not inform anybody of that ‘