Sahih al-Bukhari 135 (Book 4, Hadith 1) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The prayer of a person who does Hadath (passes urine, stool or wind) is not accepted till he performs the ablution.” A person from Hadaramout asked Abu Huraira, “What is ‘Hadath’?” Abu Huraira replied, ” ‘Hadath’ means the passing of wind.” […]
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 4, Ablutions (Wudu), discusses the proper method, conditions, and rulings of performing wudu (minor purification).
Sahih al-Bukhari 136 (Book 4, Hadith 2) Narrated Nu`am Al-Mujmir: Once I went up the roof of the mosque, along with Abu Huraira. He perform ablution and said, “I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, “On the Day of Resurrection, my followers will be called “Al-Ghurr-ul- Muhajjalun” from the trace of ablution and whoever can increase […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 137 (Book 4, Hadith 3) Narrated `Abbad bin Tamim: My uncle asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) about a person who imagined to have passed wind during the prayer. Allah’ Apostle replied: “He should not leave his prayers unless he hears sound or smells something.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيٌّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الزُّهْرِيُّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 138 (Book 4, Hadith 4) Narrated Kuraib: Ibn `Abbas said, “The Prophet (ﷺ) slept till he snored and then prayed (or probably lay till his breath sounds were heard and then got up and prayed).” Ibn `Abbas added: “I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt, Maimuna, the Prophet (ﷺ) slept for […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 139 (Book 4, Hadith 5) Narrated Usama bin Zaid: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) proceeded from `Arafat till when he reached the mountain pass, he dismounted, urinated and then performed ablution but not a perfect one. I said to him, (“Is it the time for) the prayer, O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)?” He said, “The (place […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 140 (Book 4, Hadith 6) Narrated `Ata’ bin Yasar: Ibn `Abbas performed ablution and washed his face (in the following way): He ladled out a handful of water, rinsed his mouth and washed his nose with it by putting in water and then blowing it out. He then, took another handful (of water) […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 141 (Book 4, Hadith 7) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “If anyone of you on having sexual relations with his wife said (and he must say it before starting) ‘In the name of Allah. O Allah! Protect us from Satan and also protect what you bestow upon us (i.e. the coming […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 142 (Book 4, Hadith 8) Narrated Anas: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to answer the call of nature, he used to say, “Allah-umma inni a`udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba’ith i.e. O Allah, I seek Refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things (evil deeds and evil spirits). حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 143 (Book 4, Hadith 9) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) entered a lavatory and I placed water for his ablution. He asked, “Who placed it?” He was informed accordingly and so he said, “O Allah! Make him (Ibn `Abbas) a learned scholar in religion (Islam). حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 144 (Book 4, Hadith 10) Narrated Abu Aiyub Al-Ansari: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “If anyone of you goes to an open space for answering the call of nature he should neither face nor turn his back towards the Qibla; he should either face the east or the west.” حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 145 (Book 4, Hadith 11) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: People say, “Whenever you sit for answering the call of nature, you should not face the Qibla or Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem).” I told them. “Once I went up the roof of our house and I saw Allah’s Apostle answering the call of nature while sitting […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 146 (Book 4, Hadith 12) Narrated `Aisha: The wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqi` at Medina) to answer the call of nature at night. `Umar used to say to the Prophet (ﷺ) “Let your wives be veiled,” but Allah’s Apostle did not do […]