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 4883 (Book 67, Hadith 25)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4883 (Book 67, Hadith 25) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d As-Sa`idi: A woman came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I have come to give you myself in marriage (without Mahr).” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) looked at her. He looked at her carefully and fixed his glance on her and then […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4884 (Book 67, Hadith 26)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4884 (Book 67, Hadith 26) Narrated `Aisha: Abu Hudhaifa bin `Utba bin Rabi`a bin `Abdi Shams who had witnessed the battle of Badr along with the Prophet (ﷺ) adopted Salim as his son, to whom he married his niece, Hind bint Al-Walid bin `Utba bin Rabi`a; and Salim was the freed slave of […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4885 (Book 67, Hadith 27)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4885 (Book 67, Hadith 27) Narrated `Aisha: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) entered upon Dubaa bint Az-Zubair and said to her, “Do you have a desire to perform the Hajj?” She replied, “By Allah, I feel sick.” He said to her, “Intend to perform Hajj and stipulate something by saying, ‘O Allah, I will finish […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4886 (Book 67, Hadith 28)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4886 (Book 67, Hadith 28) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a losers. حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4887 (Book 67, Hadith 29)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4887 (Book 67, Hadith 29) Narrated Sahl: A man passed by Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and Allah s Apostle asked (his companions) “What do you say about this (man)?” They replied “If he asks for a lady’s hand, he ought to be given her in marriage; and if he intercedes (for someone) his intercessor […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4888 (Book 67, Hadith 30)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4888 (Book 67, Hadith 30) Narrated ‘Urwa: that he asked `Aisha regarding the Verse: ‘If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans (4.3) She said, “O my nephew! This Verse refers to the orphan girl who is under the guardianship of her guardian who likes her […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4889 (Book 67, Hadith 31)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4889 (Book 67, Hadith 31) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Evil omen is in the women, the house and the horse.’ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ حَمْزَةَ، وَسَالِمٍ، ابْنَىْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4890 (Book 67, Hadith 32)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4890 (Book 67, Hadith 32) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Evil omen was mentioned before the Prophet: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “If there is evil omen in anything, it is in the house, the woman and the horse.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْعَسْقَلاَنِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4891 (Book 67, Hadith 33)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4891 (Book 67, Hadith 33) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “If at all there is bad omen, it is in the horse, the woman, and the house.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4892 (Book 67, Hadith 34)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4892 (Book 67, Hadith 34) Narrated Usama bin Zaid: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “After me I have not left any trial more severe to men than women.” حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عُثْمَانَ النَّهْدِيَّ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4893 (Book 67, Hadith 35)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4893 (Book 67, Hadith 35) Narrated `Aisha: Three principles were established because of Barira: (i) When Banra was manumitted she was given the option (to remain with her slave husband or not). (ii) Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said “The Wala of the slave) is for the one who manumits (the slave). (iii) When Allah’s […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 4894 (Book 67, Hadith 36)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4894 (Book 67, Hadith 36) Narrated Aisha”: (regarding) the Verse: ‘And if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans…’ (4.3) It is about the orphan girl who is in the custody of a man who is her guardian, and he intends to marry her because of […]