Sahih al-Bukhari 4907 (Book 67, Hadith 49) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) forbade Ash-Shighar, which means that somebody marries his daughter to somebody else, and the latter marries his daughter to the former without paying Mahr. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ […]
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 4908 (Book 67, Hadith 50) Narrated Hisham’s father: Khaula bint Hakim was one of those ladies who presented themselves to the Prophet (ﷺ) for marriage. `Aisha said, “Doesn’t a lady feel ashamed for presenting herself to a man?” But when the Verse: “(O Muhammad) You may postpone (the turn of) any of them […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4909 (Book 67, Hadith 51) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) got married while he was in the state of Ihram. حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرٌو، حَدَّثَنَا جَابِرُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ تَزَوَّجَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهْوَ مُحْرِمٌ. Sahih al-Bukhari […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4910 (Book 67, Hadith 52) Narrated `Ali: I said to Ibn `Abbas, “During the battle of Khaibar the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade (Nikah) Al-Mut’a and the eating of donkey’s meat.” حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ الزُّهْرِيَّ، يَقُولُ أَخْبَرَنِي الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، وَأَخُوهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِمَا، أَنَّ عَلِيًّا […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4911 (Book 67, Hadith 53) Narrated Abu Jamra: I heard Ibn `Abbas (giving a verdict) when he was asked about the Mut’a with the women, and he permitted it (Nikah-al-Mut’a). On that a freed slave of his said to him, “That is only when it is very badly needed and women are scarce.” […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4912 (Book 67, Hadith 54) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah and Salama bin Al-Akwa`: While we were in an army, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to us and said, “You have been allowed to do the Mut’a (marriage), so do it.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيٌّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ عَمْرٌو عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4913 (Book 67, Hadith 55) Salama bin Al-Akwa` said: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)’s said, “If a man and a woman agree (to marry temporarily), their marriage should last for three nights, and if they like to continue, they can do so; and if they want to separate, they can do so.” I do not […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4914 (Book 67, Hadith 56) Narrated Thabit Al-Banani: I was with Anas while his daughter was present with him. Anas said, “A woman came to Allah’s Apostle and presented herself to him, saying, ‘O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), have you any need for me (i.e. would you like to marry me)?’ “Thereupon Anas’s daughter […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4915 (Book 67, Hadith 57) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: A woman presented herself to the Prophet (for marriage). A man said to him, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! (If you are not in need of her) marry her to me.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “What have you got?” The man said, “I have nothing.” […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4916 (Book 67, Hadith 58) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: `Umar bin Al-Khattab said, “When Hafsa bint `Umar became a widow after the death of (her husband) Khunais bin Hudhafa As-Sahmi who had been one of the companions of the Prophet, and he died at Medina. I went to `Uthman bin `Affan and presented […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4917 (Book 67, Hadith 59) Narrated Zainab bint Salama: Um Habiba said to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) “We have heard that you want to marry Durra bint Abu-Salama.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Can she be married along with Um Salama (her mother)? Even if I have not married Um Salama, she would not be […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4918 (Book 67, Hadith 60) Ibn `Abbas said: “Hint your intention of marrying’ is made by saying (to the widow) for example: “I want to marry, and I wish that Allah will make a righteous lady available for me.’ ” Al-Qasim said: One may say to the widow: ‘I hold all respect for […]