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 51, Gifts, discusses giving, receiving, and rules surrounding gifts and generosity.

Sahih al-Bukhari 2500 (Book 51, Hadith 37)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2500 (Book 51, Hadith 37) Jabir (ra) said, “I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) in the mosque and he paid me my right and gave me more than he owed me.” حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ عَنْ مُحَارِبٍ عَنْ جَابِرٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ فَقَضَانِي وَزَادَنِي Sahih […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2501 (Book 51, Hadith 38)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2501 (Book 51, Hadith 38) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: I sold a camel to the Prophet (ﷺ) on one of the journeys. When we reached Medina, he ordered me to go to the Mosque and offer two rak`at. Then he weighed for me (the price of the camel in gold) and gave an […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2502 (Book 51, Hadith 39)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2502 (Book 51, Hadith 39) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: A drink (of milk and water) was brought to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) while a boy was sitting on his right side and old men were sitting on his left side. He asked the boy, “Will you allow me to give it to these (people)?” […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2503 (Book 51, Hadith 40)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2503 (Book 51, Hadith 40) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) owed a man some debt (and that man demanded it very harshly). The companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to harm him, but the Prophet (ﷺ) said to them, “Leave him, as the creditor has the right to speak harshly.” He then […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2504 (Book 51, Hadith 41)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2504 (Book 51, Hadith 41) Narrated Marwan bin Al-Hakam and Al-Miswar bin Makhrama: When the delegates of the tribe of Hawazin came to the Prophet (ﷺ) they requested him to return their property and their captives. He said to them, “This concerns also other people along with me as you see, and the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2505 (Book 51, Hadith 42)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2505 (Book 51, Hadith 42) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) took a camel of special age from somebody on credit. Its owner came and demanded it back (harshly). The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “No doubt, he who has a right, can demand it.” Then the Prophet (ﷺ) gave him an older camel than […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2506 (Book 51, Hadith 43)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2506 (Book 51, Hadith 43) Narrated Ibn `Umar: That he was in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey, riding a troublesome camel belonging to `Umar. The camel used to go ahead of the Prophet, so Ibn `Umar’s father would say, “O `Abdullah! No one should go ahead of the Prophet.” […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2507 (Book 51, Hadith 44)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2507 (Book 51, Hadith 44) Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (ra): We were in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey, and I was riding a troublesome camel. The Prophet (ﷺ) asked ‘Umar to sell that camel to him. So, ‘Umar sold it to him. The Prophet (ﷺ) then said, “O ‘Abdullah! The […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2508 (Book 51, Hadith 45)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2508 (Book 51, Hadith 45) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: `Umar bin Al-Khattab saw a silken dress (cloak) being sold at the gate of the Mosque and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Would that you buy it and wear it on Fridays and when the delegates come to you!” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “This […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2509 (Book 51, Hadith 46)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2509 (Book 51, Hadith 46) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) went to the house of Fatima but did not enter it. `Ali came and she told him about that. When ‘All asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about it, he said, “I saw a (multicolored) decorated curtain on her door. I am not […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2510 (Book 51, Hadith 47)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2510 (Book 51, Hadith 47) Narrated `Ali: The Prophet (ﷺ) gave me a silken dress as a gift and I wore it. When I saw the signs of anger on his face, I cut it into pieces and distributed it among my wives.” حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2511 (Book 51, Hadith 48)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2511 (Book 51, Hadith 48) Narrated Anas: A Jubba (i.e. cloak) made of thick silken cloth was presented to the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to forbid people to wear silk. So, the people were pleased to see it. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “By Him in Whose Hands Muhammad’s soul is, the handkerchiefs […]