Sahih al-Bukhari 3342 (Book 61, Hadith 1) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Regarding the Verse: ‘And (We) made you into Shu’ub and Qabail– (49.13) that Shu’uib means the big Qabail (i.e. nations) while the Qabail (i.e. tribes) means the branch tribes. حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْكَاهِلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ […]
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 61, Virtues & Merits of the Prophet and His Companions, discusses the excellence and noble qualities of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions.
Sahih al-Bukhari 3343 (Book 61, Hadith 2) Narrated Abu Huraira: Once Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) was asked, “Who is the most honorable amongst the people?” He said, “The most righteous (i.e. Allah-fearing) amongst you.” They said, “We do not ask you about this.” He said, “Then Joseph, the prophet of Allah.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3344 (Book 61, Hadith 3) Narrated Kulaib bin Wail: I asked Zainab bint Abi Salama (i.e. daughter of the wife of the Prophet, “Tell me about the Prophet (ﷺ) . Did he belong to the tribe of Mudar?” She replied, “Yes, he belonged to the tribe of Mudar and was from the offspring […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3345 (Book 61, Hadith 4) Narrated Kulaib: I was told by the Rabiba (i.e. daughter of the wife of the Prophet) who, I think, was Zainab, that the Prophet (forbade the utensils (of wine called) Ad-Dubba, Al-Hantam, Al-Muqaiyar and Al-Muzaffat. I said to her, ‘Tell me as to which tribe the Prophet (ﷺ) […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3346 (Book 61, Hadith 5) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “You see that the people are of different natures. Those who were the best in the pre-lslamic period, are also the best in Islam if they comprehend religious knowledge. You see that the best amongst the people in this respect (i.e. […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3347 (Book 61, Hadith 6) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The tribe of Quraish has precedence over the people in this connection (i.e the right of ruling). The Muslims follow the Muslims amongst them, and the infidels follow the infidels amongst them. People are of different natures: The best amongst them […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3348 (Book 61, Hadith 7) Narrated Tawus: Ibn `Abbas recited the Qur’anic Verse:–‘Except to be kind to me for my kin-ship to you–” (42.23) Sa`id bin Jubair said, “(The Verse implies) the kinship of Muhammad.” Ibn `Abbas said, “There was not a single house (i.e. sub-tribe) of Quraish but had a kinship to […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3349 (Book 61, Hadith 8) Narrated Abi Mas`ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “From this side from the east, afflictions will appear. Rudeness and lack of mercy are characteristics of the rural bedouins who are busy with their camels and cows (and pay no attention to religion). Such are the tribes of Rabi`a and […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3350 (Book 61, Hadith 9) Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “Pride and arrogance are characteristics of the rural bedouins while calmness is found among the owners of sheep. Belief is Yemenite, and wisdom is also Yemenite i.e. the Yemenites are well-known for their true belief and wisdom).” Abu `Abdullah […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3351 (Book 61, Hadith 10) Narrated Muhammad bin Jubair bin Mut`im: That while he was with a delegation from Quraish to Muawiya, the latter heard the news that `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As said that there would be a king from the tribe of Qahtan. On that Muawiya became angry, got up and […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3352 (Book 61, Hadith 11) Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Authority of ruling will remain with Quraish, even if only two of them remained.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 3353 (Book 61, Hadith 12) Narrated Jubair bin Mut`im: `Uthman bin `Affan went (to the Prophet) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! You gave property to Bani Al-Muttalib and did not give us, although we and they are of the same degree of relationship to you.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Only Bani Hashim […]