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 67, Wedlock (Marriage, Nikah), discusses marriage contracts, rights, and obligations of spouses.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4859 (Book 67, Hadith 1)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4859 (Book 67, Hadith 1) Narrated Anas bin Malik: A group of three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) asking how the Prophet (ﷺ) worshipped (Allah), and when they were informed about that, they considered their worship insufficient and said, “Where are we from the Prophet (ﷺ) […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4860 (Book 67, Hadith 2)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4860 (Book 67, Hadith 2) Narrated ‘Urwa: that he asked `Aisha about the Statement of Allah: ‘If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three or four; but if you fear that you shall not be […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4861 (Book 67, Hadith 3)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4861 (Book 67, Hadith 3) Narrated ‘Alqama: While I was with `Abdullah, `Uthman met him at Mina and said, “O Abu `Abdur-Rahman ! I have something to say to you.” So both of them went aside and `Uthman said, “O Abu `Abdur-Rah. man! Shall we marry you to a virgin who will make […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4862 (Book 67, Hadith 4)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4862 (Book 67, Hadith 4) Narrated `Abdullah: We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) while we were young and had no wealth. So Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “O young people! Whoever among you can marry, should marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (i.e. his private parts from committing […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4863 (Book 67, Hadith 5)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4863 (Book 67, Hadith 5) Narrated ‘Ata: We presented ourselves along with Ibn `Abbas at the funeral procession of Maimuna at a place called Sarif. Ibn `Abbas said, “This is the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ) so when you lift her bier, do not Jerk it or shake it much, but walk smoothly […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4864 (Book 67, Hadith 6)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4864 (Book 67, Hadith 6) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to go round (have sexual relations with) all his wives in one night, and he had nine wives. حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4865 (Book 67, Hadith 7)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4865 (Book 67, Hadith 7) Narrated Sa`id bin Jubair: Ibn `Abbas asked me, “Are you married?” I replied, “No.” He said, “Marry, for the best person of this (Muslim) nation (i.e., Muhammad) of all other Muslims, had the largest number of wives.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَكَمِ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ رَقَبَةَ، عَنْ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4866 (Book 67, Hadith 8)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4866 (Book 67, Hadith 8) Narrated `Umar bin Al-Khattab: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The rewards (of deeds) are according to the intention, and everybody will get the reward for what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for Allah’s and His Apostle’s sake, his emigration was for Allah and His Apostle; and whoever emigrated […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4867 (Book 67, Hadith 9)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4867 (Book 67, Hadith 9) Narrated Ibn Masud: We used to fight in the holy battles in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) and we had no wives with us. So we said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Shall we get castrated?” The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade us to do so. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4868 (Book 67, Hadith 10)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4868 (Book 67, Hadith 10) Narrated Anas bin Malik: `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf came (from Mecca to Medina) and the Prophet (ﷺ) made a bond of brotherhood between him and Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi` Al-Ansari. Al-Ansari had two wives, so he suggested that `Abdur- Rahman take half, his wives and property. `Abdur-Rahman replied, “May Allah […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4869 (Book 67, Hadith 11)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4869 (Book 67, Hadith 11) Narrated Sa`d bin Abi Waqqas: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) forbade `Uthman bin Maz’un to abstain from marrying (and other pleasures) and if he had allowed him, we would have gotten ourselves castrated. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ شِهَابٍ، سَمِعَ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4870 (Book 67, Hadith 12)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4870 (Book 67, Hadith 12) Narrated Sa`d bin Abi Waqqas: The Prophet (ﷺ) prevented `Uthman bin Mazun from that (not marrying), and had he allowed him, we would have got ourselves castrated. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ سَعْدَ بْنَ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، يَقُولُ لَقَدْ رَدَّ […]