Sahih al-Bukhari 71 (Book 3, Hadith 13) Narrated Muawiya: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the religion. I am just a distributor, but the grant is from Allah. (And remember) that this nation (true Muslims) will keep on following Allah’s teachings strictly […]
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 3, Knowledge, discusses the virtue of seeking knowledge, scholars, and learning in Islam.
Sahih al-Bukhari 72 (Book 3, Hadith 14) Narrated Ibn `Umar: We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) and fresh dates of a palm tree were brought to him. On that he said, “Amongst the trees, there is a tree which resembles a Muslim.” I wanted to say that it was the datepalm tree but as I […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 73 (Book 3, Hadith 15) Narrated `Abdullah bin Mas`ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) A person, whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given wisdom (the Holy Qur’an) and […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 74 (Book 3, Hadith 16) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: That he differed with Hur bin Qais bin Hisn Al-Fazari regarding the companion of (the Prophet) Moses. Ibn `Abbas said that he was Al Khadir. Meanwhile, Ubai bin Ka`b passed by them and Ibn `Abbas called him, saying “My friend (Hur) and I have differed […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 75 (Book 3, Hadith 17) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) embraced me and said, “O Allah! Bestow on him the knowledge of the Book (Qur’an). حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ ضَمَّنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ “ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 76 (Book 3, Hadith 18) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Once I came riding a she-ass and had (just) attained the age of puberty. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) was offering the prayer at Mina. There was no wall in front of him and I passed in front of some of the row while they were offering […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 77 (Book 3, Hadith 19) Narrated Mahmud bin Rabi`a: When I was a boy of five, I remember, the Prophet (ﷺ) took water from a bucket (used for getting water out of a well) with his mouth and threw it on my face. حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُسْهِرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 78 (Book 3, Hadith 20) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: that he differed with Hur bin Qais bin Hisn Al-Fazari regarding the companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) Moses. Meanwhile, Ubai bin Ka`b passed by them and Ibn `Abbas called him saying, “My friend (Hur) and I have differed regarding Moses’ companion whom Moses asked the […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 79 (Book 3, Hadith 21) Narrated Abu Musa: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 80 (Book 3, Hadith 22) Narrated Anas: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “From among the portents of the Hour are (the following): -1. Religious knowledge will be taken away (by the death of Religious learned men). -2. (Religious) ignorance will prevail. -3. Drinking of Alcoholic drinks (will be very common). -4. There will be […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 81 (Book 3, Hadith 23) Narrated Anas: I will narrate to you a Hadith and none other than I will tell you about after it. I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying: From among the portents of the Hour are (the following): -1. Religious knowledge will decrease (by the death of religious learned men). […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 82 (Book 3, Hadith 24) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “While I was sleeping, I saw that a cup full of milk was brought to me and I drank my fill till I noticed (the milk) its wetness coming out of my nails. Then I gave the remaining milk to `Umar […]