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 68, Divorce, discusses the laws, procedures, and consequences of divorce in Islam.

Sahih al-Bukhari 5042 (Book 68, Hadith 1)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5042 (Book 68, Hadith 1) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: that he had divorced his wife while she was menstruating during the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) . `Umar bin Al-Khattab asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) about that. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Order him (your son) to take her back and keep her till she […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5043 (Book 68, Hadith 2)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5043 (Book 68, Hadith 2) Narrated Anas bin Seereen: Ibn `Umar said: “I divorced my wife while she was menstruating. `Umar mentioned that to the Prophet . The Prophet (ﷺ) said, (to my father), “Let your son take her back.” I asked (Ibn `Umar), “Is such a divorce counted (i.e. as one legal […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5044 (Book 68, Hadith 3)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5044 (Book 68, Hadith 3) Narrated Ibn `Umar: (Divorcing my wife during her menses) was counted as one legal divorce. وَقَالَ أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ حُسِبَتْ عَلَىَّ بِتَطْلِيقَةٍ‏.‏ Sahih al-Bukhari 5044 (Book 68, Hadith 3)   The above hadith is from the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5045 (Book 68, Hadith 4)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5045 (Book 68, Hadith 4) Narrated Al-Awza: I asked Az-Zuhri, “Which of the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) sought refuge with Allah from him?” He said “I was told by ‘Urwa that `Aisha said, ‘When the daughter of Al-Jaun was brought to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (as his bride) and he went near her, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5046 (Book 68, Hadith 5)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5046 (Book 68, Hadith 5) Narrated Abu Usaid: We went out with the Prophet (ﷺ) to a garden called Ash-Shaut till we reached two walls between which we sat down. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Sit here,” and went in (the garden). The Jauniyya (a lady from Bani Jaun) had been brought and lodged […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5047 (Book 68, Hadith 6)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5047 (Book 68, Hadith 6) Narrated Sahl and Abu Usaid: The Prophet (ﷺ) married Umaima bint Sharahil, and when she was brought to him, he stretched his hand towards her. It seemed that she disliked that, whereupon the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered Abu Usaid to prepare her and to provide her with two white […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5048 (Book 68, Hadith 7)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5048 (Book 68, Hadith 7) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: similarly as above (182). حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ أَبِي الْوَزِيرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ حَمْزَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، وَعَنْ عَبَّاسِ بْنِ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، بِهَذَا‏.‏ Sahih al-Bukhari 5048 (Book 68, Hadith 7)   The above hadith is from the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5049 (Book 68, Hadith 8)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5049 (Book 68, Hadith 8) Narrated Abi Ghallab Yunus bin Jubair: I asked Ibn `Umar,”(What is said regarding) a man divorces his wife during her period?” He said, “Do you know Ibn `Umar? Ibn `Umar divorced his wife while she was menstruating. `Umar then went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and mentioned that to […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5050 (Book 68, Hadith 9)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5050 (Book 68, Hadith 9) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d As-Sa`idi: Uwaimir Al-`Ajlani came to `Asim bin Adi Al-Ansari and asked, “O `Asim! Tell me, if a man sees his wife with another man, should he kill him, whereupon you would kill him in Qisas, or what should he do? O `Asim! Please ask […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5051 (Book 68, Hadith 10)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5051 (Book 68, Hadith 10) Narrated `Aisha: The wife of Rifa`a Al-Qurazi came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Rifa`a divorced me irrevocably. After him I married `Abdur-Rahman bin Az-Zubair Al-Qurazi who proved to be impotent.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said to her, “Perhaps you want to return to Rifa`a? […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5052 (Book 68, Hadith 11)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5052 (Book 68, Hadith 11) Narrated `Aisha: A man divorced his wife thrice (by expressing his decision to divorce her thrice), then she married another man who also divorced her. The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked if she could legally marry the first husband (or not). The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “No, she cannot marry […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5053 (Book 68, Hadith 12)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5053 (Book 68, Hadith 12) Narrated `Aisha: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) gave us the option (to remain with him or to be divorced) and we selected Allah and His Apostle . So, giving us that option was not regarded as divorce. حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ […]