For verily I approach (my) women and I eat during the day...

For verily I approach (my) women and I eat during the day and I sleep at night and he who turns away from my way of life (sunnah) is not of me." [^1] One day, three women came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family).

One of them said, "O Messenger of God, my husband has decided not to associate with women anymore." Another one of them said, " O Messenger of God, my husband has decided not to eat meat anymore." The third one said, "O Messenger of God, my husband has decided not to use pleasant fragrances anymore." The Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) became upset upon hearing this for he came to realize that deviant ideas were becoming prominent amongst the Muslims.

He went to the mosque even though it was not the customary time. He was in such a hurry that his blessed turban was partly on his shoulder and partly dragging on the ground as he walked. He ordered that the people gather [to hear what he had to say]. They came to the mosque. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) went on the pulpit and said, "I have heard that erroneous ideas have become common amongst my companions.

What sort of mistaken way of life is this that has become apparent amongst Muslims? I, being a prophet, eat meat. I consume tasty foods. I wear good clothes. I use fragrances. I associate with my wives. So he whose way is not my way of life is not of me." [^2] [^1]: Da‘a’im al-Islam, vol. 2, p. 191, as well as Jami' al-Akhbar, p. 118. [^2]: Wasa’il ash-Shi‘ah, vol. 14, p. 74. Previous…