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 62, Companions of the Prophet, discusses characteristics, actions, and virtues of the Sahabah.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3505 (Book 62, Hadith 13)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3505 (Book 62, Hadith 13) Narrated Abu Ad-Darda: While I was sitting with the Prophet, Abu Bakr came, lifting up one corner of his garment uncovering his knee. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Your companion has had a quarrel.” Abu Bakr greeted (the Prophet (ﷺ) ) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! There was […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3506 (Book 62, Hadith 14)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3506 (Book 62, Hadith 14) Narrated `Amr bin Al-As: The Prophet (ﷺ) deputed me to read the Army of Dhat-as-Salasil. I came to him and said, “Who is the most beloved person to you?” He said, ” `Aisha.” I asked, “Among the men?” He said, “Her father.” I said, “Who then?” He said, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3507 (Book 62, Hadith 15)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3507 (Book 62, Hadith 15) Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “While a shepherd was amongst his sheep, a wolf attacked them and took away one sheep. When the shepherd chased the wolf, the wolf turned towards him and said, ‘Who will be its guard on the day of wild […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3508 (Book 62, Hadith 16)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3508 (Book 62, Hadith 16) Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “While I was sleeping, I saw myself standing at a well, on it there was a bucket. I drew water from the well as much as Allah wished. Then Ibn Abi Quhafa (i.e. Abu Bakr) took the bucket from […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3509 (Book 62, Hadith 17)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3509 (Book 62, Hadith 17) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: That Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Allah will not look on the Day of Judgment at him who drags his robe (behind him) out of pride.” Abu Bakr said “One side of my robe slacks down unless I get very cautious about it.” Allah’s Messenger […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3510 (Book 62, Hadith 18)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3510 (Book 62, Hadith 18) Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “Anybody who spends a pair of something in Allah’s Cause will be called from all the gates of Paradise, “O Allah’s slave! This is good.’ He who is amongst those who pray will be called from the gate of […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3511 (Book 62, Hadith 19)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3511 (Book 62, Hadith 19) Narrated ‘Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) died while Abu Bakr was at a place called As-Sunah (Al-‘Aliya) ‘Umar stood up and said, “By Allah! Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) is not dead!” ‘Umar (later on) said, “By Allah! Nothing occurred to my mind except that.” He […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3512 (Book 62, Hadith 20)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3512 (Book 62, Hadith 20) ‘Aisha said (in another narration), (“When the Prophet (ﷺ) was on his death-bed) he looked up and said thrice, (Amongst) the Highest Companion (See Qur’an 4.69)’ Aisha said, Allah benefited the people by their two speeches. ‘Umar frightened the people some of whom were hypocrites whom Allah caused […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3513 (Book 62, Hadith 21)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3513 (Book 62, Hadith 21) Narrated Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya: I asked my father (`Ali bin Abi Talib), “Who are the best people after Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) ?” He said, “Abu Bakr.” I asked, “Who then?” He said, “Then `Umar. ” I was afraid he would say “Uthman, so I said, “Then you?” He […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3514 (Book 62, Hadith 22)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3514 (Book 62, Hadith 22) Narrated `Aisha: We went out with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) on one of his journeys till we reached Al-Baida or Dhatul-Jaish where my necklace got broken (and lost). Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) stopped to search for it and the people too stopped with him. There was no water at that […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3515 (Book 62, Hadith 23)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3515 (Book 62, Hadith 23) Narrated Abu Sa`id: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Do not abuse my companions for if any one of you spent gold equal to Uhud (in Allah’s Cause) it would not be equal to a Mud or even a half Mud spent by one of them.” حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ بْنُ أَبِي […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3516 (Book 62, Hadith 24)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3516 (Book 62, Hadith 24) Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari: I performed ablution in my house and then went out and said, “Today I shall stick to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and stay with him all this day of mine (in his service).” I went to the Mosque and asked about the Prophet . They […]