Chapter: The recommendation to return to one’s family during the day and the dislike of doing so at night unless there is a need.

985 – Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “If one of you has been away for a long time, let him not arrive at his family at night.” In another wording: “The Messenger of Allah forbade a man from arriving at his family at night.” Agreed upon.

986 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) would not come to his family at night; rather, he would reach them in the morning or late afternoon.” Agreed upon. (ṭurūq—arriving at night).