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 60, Prophets, discusses the lives, attributes, and missions of the prophets.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3260 (Book 60, Hadith 73)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3260 (Book 60, Hadith 73) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: That he differed with Al-Hur bin Qais Al-Fazari regarding the companion of Moses. Ibn `Abbas said that he was Al-Khadir. Meanwhile Ubai bin Ka`b passed by them and Ibn `Abbas called him saying, “My friend and I have differed regarding Moses’ companion whom Moses asked […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3261 (Book 60, Hadith 74)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3261 (Book 60, Hadith 74) Narrated Sa`id bin Jubair: I said to Ibn `Abbas, “Nauf Al-Bukah claims that Moses, the companion of Al-Khadir was not Moses (the prophet) of the children of Israel, but some other Moses.” Ibn `Abbas said, “Allah’s enemy (i.e. Nauf) has told a lie. Ubai bin Ka`b told us […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3262 (Book 60, Hadith 75)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3262 (Book 60, Hadith 75) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Al-Khadir was named so because he sat over a barren white land, it turned green with plantation after (his sitting over it.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَصْبَهَانِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ هَمَّامِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3263 (Book 60, Hadith 76)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3263 (Book 60, Hadith 76) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “It was said to Bani Israel, Enter the gate (of the town) with humility (prostrating yourselves) and saying: “Repentance”, but they changed the word and entered the town crawling on their buttocks and saying: “A wheat grain in the hair.” حَدَّثَنِي […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3264 (Book 60, Hadith 77)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3264 (Book 60, Hadith 77) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “(The Prophet) Moses was a shy person and used to cover his body completely because of his extensive shyness. One of the children of Israel hurt him by saying, ‘He covers his body in this way only because of some defect […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3265 (Book 60, Hadith 78)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3265 (Book 60, Hadith 78) Narrated `Abdullah: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) distributed something (among his followers. A man said, “This distribution has not been done (with justice) seeking Allah’s Countenance.” I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and told him (of that). He became so angry that I saw the signs of anger oh […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3266 (Book 60, Hadith 79)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3266 (Book 60, Hadith 79) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: We were with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) picking the fruits of the ‘Arak trees, and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Pick the black fruit, for it is the best.” The companions asked, “Were you a shepherd?” He replied, “There was no prophet who was not a […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3267 (Book 60, Hadith 80)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3267 (Book 60, Hadith 80) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Angel of Death was sent to Moses when he came to Moses, Moses slapped him on the eye. The angel returned to his Lord and said, “You have sent me to a Slave who does not want to die.” Allah said, “Return to him […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3268 (Book 60, Hadith 81)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3268 (Book 60, Hadith 81) Narrated Abu Huraira: A Muslim and a Jew quarreled. The Muslim taking an oath, said, “By Him Who has preferred Muhammad over all people…!” The Jew said, “By Him Who has preferred Moses, over all people.” The Muslim raised his hand and slapped the Jew who came to […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3269 (Book 60, Hadith 82)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3269 (Book 60, Hadith 82) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Adam and Moses argued with each other. Moses said to Adam. ‘You are Adam whose mistake expelled you from Paradise.’ Adam said to him, ‘You are Moses whom Allah selected as His Messenger and as the one to whom He spoke […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3270 (Book 60, Hadith 83)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3270 (Book 60, Hadith 83) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) once came to us and said, “All the nations were displayed in front of me, and I saw a large multitude of people covering the horizon. Somebody said, ‘This is Moses and his followers.’ “ حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا حُصَيْنُ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3271 (Book 60, Hadith 84)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3271 (Book 60, Hadith 84) Narrated Abu Musa: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Many amongst men reached (the level of) perfection but none amongst the women reached this level except Asia, Pharaoh’s wife, and Mary, the daughter of `Imran. And no doubt, the superiority of `Aisha to other women is like the superiority of […]