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 34, Sales & Trade, discusses the rules, ethics, and types of commercial transactions.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1973 (Book 34, Hadith 1)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1973 (Book 34, Hadith 1) Narrated Abu Huraira: You people say that Abu Huraira tells many narrations from Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and you also wonder why the emigrants and Ansar do not narrate from Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as Abu Huraira does. My emigrant brothers were busy in the market while I used to […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1974 (Book 34, Hadith 2)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1974 (Book 34, Hadith 2) Narrated Ibrahim bin Sa`d from his father from his grandfather: `Abdur Rahman bin `Auf said, “When we came to Medina as emigrants, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) established a bond of brotherhood between me and Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi`. Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi` said (to me), ‘I am the richest among the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1975 (Book 34, Hadith 3)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1975 (Book 34, Hadith 3) Narrated Anas: When `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf came to Medina, the Prophet (ﷺ) established a bond of brotherhood between him and Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi al-Ansari. Sa`d was a rich man, so he said to `Abdur-Rahman, “I will give you half of my property and will help you marry.” `Abdur-Rahman […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1976 (Book 34, Hadith 4)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1976 (Book 34, Hadith 4) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: `Ukaz, Majanna and Dhul-Majaz were marketplaces in the Pre-Islamic period of ignorance. When Islam came, Muslims felt that marketing there might be a sin. So, the Divine Inspiration came: “There is no harm for you to seek the bounty of your Lord (in the seasons […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1977 (Book 34, Hadith 5)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1977 (Book 34, Hadith 5) Narrated An-Nu`man bin Bashir: The Prophet (ﷺ) said “Both legal and illegal things are obvious, and in between them are (suspicious) doubtful matters. So whoever forsakes those doubtful things lest he may commit a sin, will definitely avoid what is clearly illegal; and whoever indulges in these (suspicious) […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1978 (Book 34, Hadith 6)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1978 (Book 34, Hadith 6) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abu Mulaika: `Uqba bin Al-Harith said that a black woman came and claimed that she had suckled both of them (i.e. `Uqba and his wife). So, he mentioned that to the Prophet (ﷺ) who turned his face from him and smiled and said, “How (can […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1979 (Book 34, Hadith 7)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1979 (Book 34, Hadith 7) Narrated Aisha: `Utba bin Abu Waqqas took a firm promise from his brother Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas to take the son of the slave-girl of Zam`a into his custody as he was his (i.e. `Utba’s) son. In the year of the Conquest (of Mecca) Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1980 (Book 34, Hadith 8)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1980 (Book 34, Hadith 8) Narrated `Adi bin Hatim: I asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) about Al Mirad (i.e. a sharp-edged piece of wood or a piece of wood provided with a piece of iron used for hunting). He replied, “If the game is hit by its sharp edge, eat it, and if it […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1981 (Book 34, Hadith 9)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1981 (Book 34, Hadith 9) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by a fallen date and said, “Were it not for my doubt that this might have been given in charity, I would have eaten it.” And narrated Abu Huraira the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I found a datefruit fallen on my bed.” حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1982 (Book 34, Hadith 10)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1982 (Book 34, Hadith 10) Narrated `Abbas bin Tamim: that his uncle said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: If a person feels something during his prayer; should one interrupt his prayer?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said: No! You should not give it up unless you hear a sound or smell something.” Narrated Ibn Abi […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1983 (Book 34, Hadith 11)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1983 (Book 34, Hadith 11) Narrated `Aisha: Some people said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Meat is brought to us by some people and we are not sure whether the name of Allah has been mentioned on it or not (at the time of slaughtering the animals).” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said (to them), “Mention […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1984 (Book 34, Hadith 12)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1984 (Book 34, Hadith 12) Narrated Jabir: While we were offering the prayer with the Prophet (ﷺ) a caravan carrying food came from Sham. The people looked towards the caravan (and went to it) and only twelve persons remained with the Prophet. So, the Divine Inspiration came; “But when they see some bargain […]