Sahih al-Bukhari 4297 (Book 65, Hadith 25) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The law of Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment) was prescribed for the children of Israel, but the Diya (i.e. blood money was not ordained for them). So Allah said to this Nation (i.e. Muslims): “O you who believe! The law of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in […]
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 65, Prophetic Commentary on the Qur’an (Tafsir), discusses the explanations of Qur’anic verses as given by the Prophet.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4298 (Book 65, Hadith 26) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The prescribed Law of Allah is the equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas).” (In cases of murders, etc.) حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، أَنَّ أَنَسًا، حَدَّثَهُمْ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ كِتَابُ اللَّهِ الْقِصَاصُ ”. Sahih […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4299 (Book 65, Hadith 27) Narrated Anas: That his aunt, Ar-Rubai’ broke an incisor tooth of a girl. My aunt’s family requested the girl’s relatives for forgiveness but they refused; then they proposed a compensation, but they refused. Then they went to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and refused everything except Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4300 (Book 65, Hadith 28) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Fasting was observed on the day of ‘Ashura’ (i.e. 10th of Muharram) by the people of the Pre-lslamic Period. But when (the order of compulsory fasting) in the month of Ramadan was revealed, the Prophet said, “It is up to one to fast on it […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4301 (Book 65, Hadith 29) Narrated `Aisha: The people used to fast on the day of ‘Ashura’ before fasting in Ramadan was prescribed but when (the order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, it was up to one to fast on it (i.e. ‘Ashura’) or not. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4302 (Book 65, Hadith 30) Narrated `Abdullah: That Al-Ash’ath entered upon him while he was eating. Al-Ash’ath said, “Today is ‘Ashura.” I said (to him), “Fasting had been observed (on such a day) before (the order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed. But when (the order of fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4303 (Book 65, Hadith 31) Narrated Aisha: During the Pre-lslamic Period of ignorance the Quraish used to observe fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’, and the Prophet (ﷺ) himself used to observe fasting on it too. But when he came to Medina, he fasted on that day and ordered the Muslims to fast […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4304 (Book 65, Hadith 32) Narrated ‘Ata: That he heard Ibn `Abbas reciting the Divine Verse:– “And for those who can fast they had a choice either fast, or feed a poor for every day..” (2.184) Ibn `Abbas said, “This Verse is not abrogated, but it is meant for old men and old […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4305 (Book 65, Hadith 33) Narrated Nafi`: Ibn `Umar recited: “They had a choice, either fast or feed a poor for every day..” and added, “This Verse is abrogated.” حَدَّثَنَا عَيَّاشُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّهُ قَرَأَ {فِدْيَةٌ طَعَامُ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4306 (Book 65, Hadith 34) Narrated Salama: When the Divine Revelation: “For those who can fast, they had a choice either fast, or feed a poor for every day,” (2.184) was revealed, it was permissible for one to give a ransom and give up fasting, till the Verse succeeding it was revealed and […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4307 (Book 65, Hadith 35) Narrated Al-Bara’: When the order of compulsory fasting of Ramadan was revealed, the people did not have sexual relations with their wives for the whole month of Ramadan, but some men cheated themselves (by violating that restriction). So Allah revealed: “Allah is aware that you were deceiving yourselves […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4308 (Book 65, Hadith 36) Narrated Ash-Shu`bi: `Adi took a white rope (or thread) and a black one, and when some part of the night had passed, he looked at them but he could not distinguish one from the other. The next morning he said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I put (a white thread […]