Sahih al-Bukhari 7077 (Book 96, Hadith 85) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Um Hufaid bint Al-Harith bin Hazn presented the Prophet (ﷺ) with some butter, dried yoghurt (curd milk) and mastigures as a gift. The Prophet (ﷺ) then asked for a meal (mastigures etc. to be put) and it was eaten over his table cloth, but the […]
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 96, Holding Fast to the Qur’an & Sunnah, discusses adherence to revealed scripture and prophetic tradition.
Sahih al-Bukhari 7078 (Book 96, Hadith 86) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whoever has eaten garlic or onion, should keep away from us, or should keep away from our mosque and should stay at home.” Ibn Wahb said, “Once a plate full of cooked vegetables was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) at […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7079 (Book 96, Hadith 87) Narrated Jubair bin Mut`im: A lady came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and she talked to him about something, and he gave her some order. She said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! If I should not find you?” He said, “If you should not find me, then go to Abu […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7080 (Book 96, Hadith 88) Narrated Humaid bin ‘Abdur-Rahman that he heard Mu’awiya talking to a group of people from Quraish at Al-Madina, and on mentioning Ka’b Al-Ashbar, he said, “He was one of the most truthful of those who used to talk about the people of the Scripture, yet we used to […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7081 (Book 96, Hadith 89) Narrated Abu Huraira: The people of the Book used to read the Torah in Hebrew and then explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said (to the Muslims). “Do not believe the people of the Book, nor disbelieve them, but say, ‘We believe in Allah […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7082 (Book 96, Hadith 90) Narrated Ubaidullah: Ibn `Abbas said, “Why do you ask the people of the scripture about anything while your Book (Qur’an) which has been revealed to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) is newer and the latest? You read it pure, undistorted and unchanged, and Allah has told you that the people […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7083 (Book 96, Hadith 91) Narrated Jundab bin `Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Recite (and study) the Qur’an as long as you are in agreement as to its interpretation and meanings, but when you have differences regarding its interpretation and meanings, then you should stop reciting it (for the time being.) (See Hadith […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7084 (Book 96, Hadith 92) Narrated Jundab bin `Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Recite (and study) the Qur’an as long as your hearts are in agreement as to its meanings, but if you have differences as regards its meaning, stop reading it then.” حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عِمْرَانَ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7085 (Book 96, Hadith 93) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: When the time of the death of the Prophet (ﷺ) approached while there were some men in the house, and among them was `Umar bin Al-Khatttab, the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Come near let me write for you a writing after which you will never go […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7086 (Book 96, Hadith 94) Narrated Ata: I heard Jabir bin `Abdullah in a gathering saying, “We, the companions of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) assumed the state of Ihram to perform only Hajj without `Umra.” Jabir added, “The Prophet (ﷺ) arrived (at Mecca) on the fourth of Dhul-Hijja. And when we arrived (in Mecca) […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7087 (Book 96, Hadith 95) Narrated `Abdullah Al Muzam: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Perform (an optional) prayer before Maghrib prayer.” (He repeated it thrice) and the third time he said, “Whoever wants to offer it can do so,” lest the people should take it as a Sunna (tradition). (See Hadith No. 277, Vol. […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 7088 (Book 96, Hadith 96) Narrated `Aisha: After the slanderers had given a forged statement against her, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) called `Ali bin Abi Talib and Usama bin Zaid when the Divine Inspiration was delayed. He wanted to ask them and consult them about the question of divorcing me. Usama gave his evidence […]