Sahih al-Bukhari 1529 (Book 25, Hadith 69)
(Quraish) rebuilt the Ka`ba, they decreased it from its original foundation laid by Abraham?” I said,
“O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Why don’t you rebuild it on its original foundation laid by Abraham?” He replied,
“Were it not for the fact that your people are close to the Pre-Islamic Period of ignorance (i.e. they
have recently become Muslims) I would have done so.” The sub-narrator, `Abdullah (bin `Umar )
stated: `Aisha ‘must have heard this from Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) for in my opinion Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) had not
placed his hand over the two corners of the Ka`ba opposite Al-Hijr only because the Ka`ba was not
rebuilt on its original foundations laid by Abraham.
Sahih al-Bukhari 1529 (Book 25, Hadith 69)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is more than just a book; it is a meticulously curated archive of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī over sixteen years, its completion around 847 CE was a landmark event in Islamic history. Its inclusion in the Kutub al-Sittah solidifies its canonical importance alongside five other major collections. The text’s enduring influence stems from its author’s unparalleled effort to verify each narration, resulting in a trusted compilation of 7,563 hadiths organized into 97 chapters that serve as a definitive guide for millions of believers.
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For more Hadith in Book 25: Hajj (Pilgrimage)