351 – Chapter: The prohibition of relieving oneself on people’s pathways, in their shade, at watering places, and the like

Allah the Exalted says: “Those who abuse believing men and believing women for what they have not done have certainly burdened themselves with slander and a clear sin.” (Surah al-Aḥzāb, 58)

1780 – Abū Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Beware of the two things that incur curses.” (1) They asked, “What are the two things that incur curses?” He replied, “A person who relieves himself on people’s pathways or in their shade.” Reported by Muslim.

352 – Chapter: The prohibition of urinating, and the like, in stagnant water

1781 – Jābir (may Allah be pleased with him) related that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ forbade urinating in stagnant water. Reported by Muslim.

353 – Chapter: The reprehensibility of favoring some children over others in gifts

1782 – Al-Nuʿmān ibn Bashīr (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that his father took him to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and said, “I have given this son of mine a servant who belonged to me.” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ asked, “Have you given something similar to each of your children?” He answered, “No.” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Then take it back.”

In another narration: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ asked, “Have you done this for all your children?” He replied, “No.” He said, “Fear Allah and treat your children equitably.” So my father went back and took back that gift. (2)