Sahih al-Bukhari 2650 (Book 55, Hadith 25) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: That the mother of Sa`d bin Ubada the brother of Bani Saida died in Sa`d’s absence, so he came to the Prophet saying, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! My mother died in my absence, will it benefit her if I give in charity on her behalf?” […]
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 55, Wills & Testaments (Wasaayaa), discusses inheritance, bequests, and how wills should be made.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2651 (Book 55, Hadith 26) Narrated Az-Zuhri: `Urwa bin Az-Zubair said that he asked `Aisha about the meaning of the Qur’anic Verse:– “And if you fear that you will not deal fairly with the orphan girls then marry (other) women of your choice.” (4.2-3) Aisha said, “It is about a female orphan under […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2652 (Book 55, Hadith 27) Narrated Ibn `Umar: In the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) , `Umar gave in charity some of his property, a garden of date-palms called Thamgh. `Umar said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I have some property which I prize highly and I want to give it in charity.” The […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2653 (Book 55, Hadith 28) Narrated `Aisha: The following Verse:– “If a guardian is well-off, let him claim no remuneration (i.e. wages), but if he is poor, let him have for himself what is just and reasonable.” (4.6) was revealed in connection with the guardian of an orphan, and it means that if […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2654 (Book 55, Hadith 29) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Avoid the seven great destructive sins.” The people enquire, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! What are they? “He said, “To join others in worship along with Allah, to practice sorcery, to kill the life which Allah has forbidden except for a just […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2655 (Book 55, Hadith 30) Nafi’ said: “Ibn ‘Umar never refused to be appointed as guardian.” The most beloved thing to Ibn Sirin concerning an orphan’s wealth was that the orphan’s advisor and guardians would assemble to decide what is best for him. When Tawus was asked about something concerning an orphan’s affairs, […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2656 (Book 55, Hadith 31) Narrated Anas: When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to Medina; he did not have any servant. Abu Talha (Anas’ step-father) took me to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Anas is a wise boy, so let him serve you.” So, I served him at home and […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2657 (Book 55, Hadith 32) Narrated Anas bin Malik: Abu Talha had the greatest wealth of date-palms amongst the Ansar in Medina, and he prized above all his wealth (his garden) Bairuha’, which was situated opposite the Mosque (of the Prophet (ﷺ) ). The Prophet used to enter It and drink from its […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2658 (Book 55, Hadith 33) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: A man said to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) , “My mother died, will it benefit her if I give in charity on her behalf?” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied in the affirmative. The man said, “I have a garden and I make you a witness that I […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2659 (Book 55, Hadith 34) Narrated Anas: When the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered that the mosque be built, he said, “O Bani An-Najjar! Suggest to me a price for this garden of yours.” They replied, “By Allah! We will demand its price from none but Allah.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2660 (Book 55, Hadith 35) Narrated Ibn `Umar: When `Umar got a piece of land in Khaibar, he came to the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, “I have got a piece of land, better than which I have never got. So what do you advise me regarding it?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “If you wish […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2661 (Book 55, Hadith 36) Narrated Ibn `Umar: `Umar got some property in Khaibar and he came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and informed him about it. The Prophet said to him, “If you wish you can give it in charity.” So `Umar gave it in charity (i.e. as an endowment) the yield of […]