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 86, Limits & Punishments (Hudood), discusses the fixed legal penalties prescribed by God for certain crimes.

Sahih al-Bukhari 6538 (Book 86, Hadith 13)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6538 (Book 86, Hadith 13) Narrated ‘Ubada bin As-Samit: We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) in a gathering and he said, ‘Swear allegiance to me that you will not worship anything besides Allah, Will not steal, and will not commit illegal sexual intercourse.” And then (the Prophet) recited the whole Verse (i.e. 60:12). […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6539 (Book 86, Hadith 14)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6539 (Book 86, Hadith 14) Narrated `Abdullah: Allah Apostle said in Hajjat-al-Wada`, “Which month (of the year) do you think is most sacred?” The people said, “This current month of ours (the month of Dhull-Hijja).” He said, “Which town (country) do you think is the most sacred?” They said, “This city of ours […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6540 (Book 86, Hadith 15)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6540 (Book 86, Hadith 15) Narrated Aisha: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) was given an option between two things, he used to select the easier of the tow as long as it was not sinful; but if it was sinful, he would remain far from it. By Allah, he never took revenge for himself […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6541 (Book 86, Hadith 16)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6541 (Book 86, Hadith 16) Narrated `Aisha: Usama approached the Prophet (ﷺ) on behalf of a woman (who had committed theft). The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The people before you were destroyed because they used to inflict the legal punishments on the poor and forgive the rich. By Him in Whose Hand my soul […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6542 (Book 86, Hadith 17)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6542 (Book 86, Hadith 17) Narrated `Aisha: The Quraish people became very worried about the Makhzumiya lady who had committed theft. They said, “Nobody can speak (in favor of the lady) to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and nobody dares do that except Usama who is the favorite of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). ” When Usama […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6543 (Book 86, Hadith 18)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6543 (Book 86, Hadith 18) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The hand should be cut off for stealing something that is worth a quarter of a Dinar or more.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6544 (Book 86, Hadith 19)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6544 (Book 86, Hadith 19) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The hand of a thief should be cut off for stealing a quarter of a Dinar.” حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي أُوَيْسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، وَعَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6545 (Book 86, Hadith 20)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6545 (Book 86, Hadith 20) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The hand should be cut off for stealing a quarter of a Dinar.” حَدَّثَنَا عِمْرَانُ بْنُ مَيْسَرَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ بِنْتِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَتْهُ أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6546 (Book 86, Hadith 21)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6546 (Book 86, Hadith 21) Narrated `Aisha: The hand of a thief was not cut off during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) except for stealing something equal to a shield in value. A similar hadith is narrated from `Aisha through another chain. حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6547 (Book 86, Hadith 22)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6547 (Book 86, Hadith 22) Narrated `Aisha: A thief’s hand was not cut off for stealing something cheaper than a Hajafa or a Turs (two kinds of shields), each of which was worth a (respectable) price. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُقَاتِلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ لَمْ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6548 (Book 86, Hadith 23)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6548 (Book 86, Hadith 23) Narrated `Aisha: A thief’s hand was not cut off for stealing something worth less than the price of a shield, whether a Turs or Hajafa (two kinds of shields), each of which was worth a (respectable) price. حَدَّثَنِي يُوسُفُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، قَالَ هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 6549 (Book 86, Hadith 24)

Sahih al-Bukhari 6549 (Book 86, Hadith 24) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) cut off the hand of a thief for stealing a shield that was worth three Dirhams. حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، مَوْلَى عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ […]