What is the authenticity of the narration by Umar ibn al-Khattab in Sahih Muslim, which is used by the Shia to argue that Aisha and Hafsa (may Allah be pleased with them both) hurt the Prophet (peace be upon him), and which states: "O daughter of Abu Bakr! Has it reached a point that you would hurt the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)?" and "O Hafsa! Has it reached a point that you would hurt the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)? By Allah, you know that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) does not love you, and were it not for me, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would have divorced you?"

The noble Companions—including the Household of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt) and the Mothers of the Believers—none of the Sunni scholars claimed infallibility for them from error. They might have uttered statements or performed actions that inadvertently or unintentionally caused harm to the Prophet, peace be upon him, such as what is mentioned in the Holy Quran regarding entering the Prophet’s homes and raising voices above his voice. This type of harm differs from the harm inflicted by hypocrites and polytheists, which warrants disbelief and severe torment. Examples include what was issued by Ali ibn Abi Talib in his desire to marry another woman while married to Fatimah, or his displeasing the Prophet by not performing night prayers, and what was issued by some of the Mothers of the Believers that displeased the Prophet. These are forgiven errors and do not negate their uprightness, due to the lack of intent and the soundness of their inner disposition. The Prophet, peace be upon him, forgave and overlooked them, and he passed away while pleased with them. The term "harm" here refers to that which was light in effect and minor in significance, not the intentional harm that stems from enmity.