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 63, Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansar), discusses the virtues of the Ansar, the residents of Medina who supported the Prophet.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3769 (Book 63, Hadith 157)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3769 (Book 63, Hadith 157) Narrated Anas bin Malik: When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) arrived at Medina, he alighted at the upper part of Medina among the people called Bani `Amr bin `Auf and he stayed with them for fourteen nights. Then he sent for the chiefs of Bani An-Najjar, and they came, carrying […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3770 (Book 63, Hadith 158)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3770 (Book 63, Hadith 158) Narrated `Abdur-Rahman bin Humaid Az-Zuhri: I heard `Umar bin `Abdul-Aziz asking As-Sa’ib, the nephew of An-Nimr. “What have you heard about residing in Mecca?” The other said, “I heard Al-Ala bin Al-Hadrami saying, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: An Emigrant is allowed to stay in Mecca for three days […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3771 (Book 63, Hadith 159)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3771 (Book 63, Hadith 159) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: The Prophet’s companions did not take as a starting date for the Muslim calendar, the day, the Prophet (ﷺ) had been sent as an Apostle or the day of his death, but the day of his arrival at Medina. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3772 (Book 63, Hadith 160)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3772 (Book 63, Hadith 160) Narrated `Aisha: Originally, two rak`at were prescribed in every prayer. When the Prophet (ﷺ) migrated (to Medina) four rak`at were enjoined, while the journey prayer remained unchanged(i.e. two rak`at). حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3773 (Book 63, Hadith 161)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3773 (Book 63, Hadith 161) Narrated Sa`d bin Malik: In the year of Hajjat-ul-Wada` the Prophet (ﷺ) visited me when I fell ill and was about to die because of that illness. I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I am very ill as you see, and I am a rich man and have […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3774 (Book 63, Hadith 162)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3774 (Book 63, Hadith 162) Narrated Anas: When `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf came to Medina and the Prophet (ﷺ) established the bond of brotherhood between him and Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi-al-Ansari, Saud suggested that `Abdur-Rahman should accept half of his property and family. `Abdur Rahman said, “May Allah bless you in your family and property; […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3775 (Book 63, Hadith 163)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3775 (Book 63, Hadith 163) Narrated Anas: When the news of the arrival of the Prophet (ﷺ) at Medina reached `Abdullah bin Salam, he went to him to ask him about certain things, He said, “I am going to ask you about three things which only a Prophet can answer: What is the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3776 (Book 63, Hadith 164)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3776 (Book 63, Hadith 164) Narrated Abu Al-Minhal `AbdurRahman bin Mut`im: A partner of mine sold some Dirhams on credit in the market. I said, “Glorified be Allah! Is this legal?” He replied, “Glorified be Allah! By Allah, when I sold them in the market, nobody objected to it.” Then I asked Al-Bara’ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3777 (Book 63, Hadith 165)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3777 (Book 63, Hadith 165) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Had only ten Jews (amongst their chiefs) believe me, all the Jews would definitely have believed me.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا قُرَّةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ “‏ لَوْ آمَنَ بِي عَشَرَةٌ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3778 (Book 63, Hadith 166)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3778 (Book 63, Hadith 166) Narrated Abu Musa: When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina, he noticed that some people among the Jews used to respect Ashura’ (i.e. 10th of Muharram) and fast on it. The Prophet (ﷺ) then said, “We have more right to observe fast on this day.” and ordered that […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3779 (Book 63, Hadith 167)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3779 (Book 63, Hadith 167) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina he found that the Jews observed fast on the day of ‘Ashura’. They were asked the reason for the fast. They replied, “This is the day when Allah caused Moses and the children of Israel to have victory […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 3780 (Book 63, Hadith 168)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3780 (Book 63, Hadith 168) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to keep his hair falling loose while the pagans used to part their hair, and the People of the Scriptures used to keep their hair falling loose, and the Prophet (ﷺ) liked to follow the People of the Scriptures in […]