Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.

Book 23, Funerals (Al-Janaaiz), discusses funeral rites, burial practices, and related etiquette.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1297 (Book 23, Hadith 97)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1297 (Book 23, Hadith 97) Narrated Anas: We were in the funeral procession of the daughter of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) was sitting near the grave and I saw his eyes full of tears. He said, “Is there anyone amongst you who did not have sexual relations with his wife […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1298 (Book 23, Hadith 98)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1298 (Book 23, Hadith 98) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) collected every two martyrs of Uhud in one piece of cloth, then he would ask, “Which of them had (knew) more of the Qur’an?” When one of them was pointed out for him, he would put that one first in the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1299 (Book 23, Hadith 99)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1299 (Book 23, Hadith 99) Narrated `Uqba bin ‘Amir: One day the Prophet (ﷺ) went out and offered the funeral prayers of the martyrs of Uhud and then went up the pulpit and said, “I will pave the way for you as your predecessor and will be a witness on you. By Allah! […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1300 (Book 23, Hadith 100)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1300 (Book 23, Hadith 100) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) buried every two martyrs in of Uhud in one grave. حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، أَنَّ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1301 (Book 23, Hadith 101)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1301 (Book 23, Hadith 101) Narrated Jabir: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Bury them (i.e. martyrs) with their blood.” (that was) On the day of the Battle of Uhud. He did not get them washed. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1302 (Book 23, Hadith 102)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1302 (Book 23, Hadith 102) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) shrouded every two martyrs of Uhud in one piece of cloth and then he would ask, “Which of them knew more Qur’an?” When one of them was pointed out he would put him first in the grave. He said, “I am […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1303 (Book 23, Hadith 103)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1303 (Book 23, Hadith 103) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Allah has made Mecca a sanctuary (sacred place) and it was a sanctuary before me and will be so after me. It was made legal for me (to fight in it) for a few hours of the day. None is allowed […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1304 (Book 23, Hadith 104)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1304 (Book 23, Hadith 104) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to `Abdullah bin Ubai (a hypocrite) after his death and he has been laid in his pit (grave). He ordered (that he be taken out of the grave) and he was taken out. Then he placed him on his knees […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1305 (Book 23, Hadith 105)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1305 (Book 23, Hadith 105) Narrated Jabir: When the time of the Battle of Uhud approached, my father called me at night and said, “I think that I will be the first amongst the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) to be martyred. I do not leave anyone after me dearer to me than […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1306 (Book 23, Hadith 106)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1306 (Book 23, Hadith 106) Narrated Jabir: A man was buried along with my father and I did not like it till I took him (i.e. my father) out and buried him in a separate grave. حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1307 (Book 23, Hadith 107)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1307 (Book 23, Hadith 107) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) collected every two martyrs of Uhud (in one grave) and then he would ask, “Which of them knew the Qur’an more?” And if one of them was pointed out for him as having more knowledge, he would put him first in […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1308 (Book 23, Hadith 108)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1308 (Book 23, Hadith 108) Narrated Ibn `Umar: `Umar set out along with the Prophet (p.b.u.h) with a group of people to Ibn Saiyad till they saw him playing with the boys near the hillocks of Bani Mughala. Ibn Saiyad at that time was nearing his puberty and did not notice (us) until […]