The best sitting places are the widest

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Daoud - Narrated by Ahmad

Authentic hadith

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Hadith text: The best sitting places are the widest

عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ -صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ-، يَقُولُ:«خير المجالس أوسعها».

Explanation of the hadith: The best sitting places are the widest

This Hadīth indicates the excellence of the spaciousness of sitting places, for wide areas accommodate many people and ensure comfort and expansion of breasts. However, it depends on the circumstances, for some people might have small chambers. But the wider the better!

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