Sleep and night lodging

Abu Sa'id said, "The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant himpeace, woke up one night and found that a mouse had taken the wick andclimbed onto the roof with it to burn the house down over them. The Prophet,may Allah bless him and grant him peace, cursed it and it became lawfulto kill it in the Haram."

Ibn 'Umar reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and granthim peace, said, "Do not leave the fire burning in your house when yougo to sleep."

'Umar said, "Fire is an enemy, so beware of it." He used to goaround an put out the fires of his family before he went to sleep at night.

Ibn 'Umar heard the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant himpeace, say, "Do not leave a fire burning in your houses. It is an enemy."

Abu Musa said, "A house in Madina burned down with its inhabitantsduring the night. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,was informed about that and said, 'Fire is your enemy. When you go to sleep,put out the fires.'"

Abu Mulayka related that when it rained, Ibn 'Abbas said, "Slavegirl!Bring out my saddle and bring my garment. Allah says, 'We sent downblessed water from the sky.' (50:9)"

Ibn 'Abbas reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him andgrant him peace, commanded that whips be hung up in houses.

Jabir ibn 'Abdullah said that the Messenger of Allah, may Allahbless him and grant him peace, said, "Beware of conversing after the nightis still. None of you knows what creatures Allah will send, so lock yourdoors, tie up the water-skins, cover vessels and put out the lamps."

Jabir reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and granthim peace, said, "Keep children in until the evening has completely fallen.That time is the hour when the shaytans come out."