Sahih al-Bukhari 2243 (Book 41, Hadith 13) Narrated Rafi`: We worked on farms more than anybody else in Medina. We used to rent the land and say to the owner, “The yield of this portion is for us and the yield of that portion is for you (as the rent).” One of those portions might […]
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 41, Agriculture, discusses agricultural contracts, land use, and related rulings.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2244 (Book 41, Hadith 14) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “While three men were walking, It started raining and they took shelter (refuge) in a cave in a mountain. A big rock rolled down from the mountain and closed the mouth of the cave. They said to each other, “Think […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2245 (Book 41, Hadith 15) Narrated Zaid bin Aslam from his father: `Umar said, “But for the future Muslim generations, I would have distributed the land of the villages I conquer among the soldiers as the Prophet (ﷺ) distributed the land of Khaibar.” حَدَّثَنَا صَدَقَةُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2246 (Book 41, Hadith 16) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who cultivates land that does not belong to anybody is more rightful (to own it).” `Urwa said, “`Umar gave the same verdict in his Caliphate.” حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2247 (Book 41, Hadith 17) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: While the Prophet (ﷺ) was passing the night at his place of rest in Dhul-Hulaifa in the bottom of the valley (of Aqiq), he saw a dream and it was said to him, “You are in a blessed valley.” Musa said, “Salim let our […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2248 (Book 41, Hadith 18) Narrated `Umar: While the Prophet (ﷺ) was in Al-`Aqiq he said, “Someone (meaning Gabriel) came to me from my Lord tonight (in my dream) and said, ‘Offer the prayer in this blessed valley and say (I intend to perform) `Umra along with Hajj (together).’ “ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2249 (Book 41, Hadith 19) Narrated Ibn `Umar: `Umar expelled the Jews and the Christians from Hijaz. When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) had conquered Khaibar, he wanted to expel the Jews from it as its land became the property of Allah, His Apostle, and the Muslims. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) intended to expel the Jews […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2250 (Book 41, Hadith 20) Narrated Rafi` bin Khadij: My uncle Zuhair said, “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) forbade us to do a thing which was a source of help to us.” I said, “Whatever Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said was right.” He said, “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) sent for me and asked, ‘What are you doing […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2251 (Book 41, Hadith 21) Narrated Jabir: The people used to rent their land for cultivation for one-third, one-fourth or half its yield. The Prophet said, “Whoever has land should cultivate it himself or give it to his (Muslim) brother gratis; otherwise keep it uncultivated.” Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2252 (Book 41, Hadith 22) Narrated `Amr: When I mentioned it (i.e. the narration of Rafi` ‘bin Khadij: no. 532) to Tawus, he said, “It is permissible to rent the land for cultivation, for Ibn `Abbas said, ‘The Prophet (ﷺ) did not forbid that, but said: One had better give the land to […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2253 (Book 41, Hadith 23) Narrated Nafi`: Ibn `Umar used to rent his farms in the time of Abu Bakr, `Umar, `Uthman, and in the early days of Muawiya. Then he was told the narration of Rafi` ‘bin Khadij that the Prophet (ﷺ) had forbidden the renting of farms. Ibn `Umar went to […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2254 (Book 41, Hadith 24) Narrated Salim: `Abdullah bin `Umar said, “I knew that the land was rented for cultivation in the lifetime of Allah’s Apostle .” Later on Ibn `Umar was afraid that the Prophet (ﷺ) had forbidden it, and he had no knowledge of it, so he gave up renting his […]