Engage with the most authentic book after the Quran: Sahih al-Bukhari. This category is dedicated to the monumental work of Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari, who spent 16 years meticulously verifying over 600,000 narrations to compile about 7,563 sound Hadith. Here, you will explore the definitive record of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings, covering faith, law, history, and morality. Imam al-Bukhari’s unparalleled rigorous methodology set the gold standard for Hadith verification. This category is an essential resource for every Muslim seeking certainty in their understanding of Islam’s core practices and beliefs.

Sahih al-Bukhari 2509 (Book 51, Hadith 46)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2509 (Book 51, Hadith 46) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) went to the house of Fatima but did not enter it. `Ali came and she told him about that. When ‘All asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about it, he said, “I saw a (multicolored) decorated curtain on her door. I am not […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2510 (Book 51, Hadith 47)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2510 (Book 51, Hadith 47) Narrated `Ali: The Prophet (ﷺ) gave me a silken dress as a gift and I wore it. When I saw the signs of anger on his face, I cut it into pieces and distributed it among my wives.” حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2511 (Book 51, Hadith 48)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2511 (Book 51, Hadith 48) Narrated Anas: A Jubba (i.e. cloak) made of thick silken cloth was presented to the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to forbid people to wear silk. So, the people were pleased to see it. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “By Him in Whose Hands Muhammad’s soul is, the handkerchiefs […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2512 (Book 51, Hadith 49)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2512 (Book 51, Hadith 49) Narrated Anas bin Malik: A Jewess brought a poisoned (cooked) sheep for the Prophet (ﷺ) who ate from it. She was brought to the Prophet and he was asked, “Shall we kill her?” He said, “No.” I continued to see the effect of the poison on the palate […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2513 (Book 51, Hadith 50)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2513 (Book 51, Hadith 50) Narrated `Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakr: We were one-hundred and thirty persons accompanying the Prophet (ﷺ) who asked us whether anyone of us had food. There was a man who had about a Sa of wheat which was mixed with water then. A very tall pagan came driving sheep. […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2514 (Book 51, Hadith 51)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2514 (Book 51, Hadith 51) Narrated Ibn `Umar: `Umar saw a silken cloak over a man for sale and requested the Prophet (ﷺ) to buy it in order to wear it on Fridays and while meeting delegates. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “This is worn by the one who will have no share in […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2515 (Book 51, Hadith 52)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2515 (Book 51, Hadith 52) Narrated Asma’ bint Abu Bakr: My mother came to me during the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and she was a pagan. I said to Allah’s Apostle (seeking his verdict), “My mother has come to me and she desires to receive a reward from me, shall I keep […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2516 (Book 51, Hadith 53)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2516 (Book 51, Hadith 53) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who takes back his present is like him who swallows his vomit.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، وَشُعْبَةُ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2517 (Book 51, Hadith 54)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2517 (Book 51, Hadith 54) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The bad example is not for us. He who takes back his present is like a dog that swallows back its vomit.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2518 (Book 51, Hadith 55)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2518 (Book 51, Hadith 55) Narrated `Umar bin Al-Khattab: I gave a horse in Allah’s Cause. The person to whom it was given, did not look after it. I intended to buy it from him, thinking that he would sell it cheap. When I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) he said, “Don’t buy it, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2519 (Book 51, Hadith 56)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2519 (Book 51, Hadith 56) Narrated Asma’ bint Abu Bakr (ra): My mother came to me during the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and she was a Mushrikah (polytheist, idolatress, pagan). I said to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (seeking his verdict), “My mother has come to and she desires to recieve a reward from […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 2520 (Book 51, Hadith 57)

Sahih al-Bukhari 2520 (Book 51, Hadith 57) Narrated Jabir: The Prophet (ﷺ) gave the verdict that `Umra is for the one to whom it is presented. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَضَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِالْعُمْرَى أَنَّهَا لِمَنْ وُهِبَتْ لَهُ‏.‏ […]