Sahih al-Bukhari 2631 (Book 55, Hadith 6) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: I recommend that people reduce the proportion of what they bequeath by will to the fourth (of the whole legacy), for Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “One-third, yet even one third is too much.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، […]
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 2632 (Book 55, Hadith 7) Narrated Sa`d: I fell sick and the Prophet (ﷺ) paid me a visit. I said to him, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I invoke Allah that He may not let me expire in the land whence I migrated (i.e. Mecca).” He said, “May Allah give you health and let […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2633 (Book 55, Hadith 8) Narrated `Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) `Utba bin Abi Waqqas entrusted (his son) to his brother Sa`d bin Abi Waqqas saying, “The son of the slave-girl of Zam`a is my (illegal) son, take him into your custody.” So during the year of the Conquest (of Mecca) Sa`d […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2634 (Book 55, Hadith 9) Narrated Anas: A Jew crushed the head of a girl between two stones. She was asked, “Who has done so to you, soand- so? So-and-so?” Till the name of the Jew was mentioned, whereupon she nodded (in agreement). So the Jew was brought and was questioned till he […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2635 (Book 55, Hadith 10) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The custom (in old days) was that the property of the deceased would be inherited by his offspring; as for the parents (of the deceased), they would inherit by the will of the deceased. Then Allah cancelled from that custom whatever He wished and fixed […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2636 (Book 55, Hadith 11) Narrated Abu Huraira: A man asked the Prophet, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! What kind of charity is the best?” He replied. “To give in charity when you are healthy and greedy hoping to be wealthy and afraid of becoming poor. Don’t delay giving in charity till the time […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2637 (Book 55, Hadith 12) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks he tells a lie; whenever he is entrusted he proves dishonest; whenever he promises he breaks his promise.” حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ دَاوُدَ أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا نَافِعُ بْنُ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2638 (Book 55, Hadith 13) Narrated `Urwa bin Az-Zubair: Hakim bin Hizam said, “I asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) for something, and he gave me, and I asked him again and he gave me and said, ‘O Hakim! This wealth is green and sweet (i.e. as tempting as fruits), and whoever takes it without […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2639 (Book 55, Hadith 14) Narrated Ibn `Umar: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “All of you are guardians and responsible for your charges: the Ruler (i.e. Imam) is a guardian and responsible for his subjects; and a man is a guardian of his family and is responsible for his charges; and a […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2640 (Book 55, Hadith 15) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said to Abu Talha, “I recommend that you divide (this garden) amongst your relatives.” Abu Talha said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I will do the same.” So Abu Talha divided it among his relatives and cousins. Ibn ‘Abbes said, “When the Qur’anic Verse: […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2641 (Book 55, Hadith 16) Narrated Abu Huraira: When Allah revealed the Verse: “Warn your nearest kinsmen,” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) got up and said, “O people of Quraish (or said similar words)! Buy (i.e. save) yourselves (from the Hellfire) as I cannot save you from Allah’s Punishment; O Bani `Abd Manaf! I cannot […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 2642 (Book 55, Hadith 17) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) saw a man driving a Badana (i.e. camel for sacrifice) and said to him, “Ride on it.” The man said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! It is a Bandana.” (The Prophet (ﷺ) repeated his order) and on the third or fourth time he said, […]