Sahih al-Bukhari 1665 (Book 25, Hadith 205)
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! And (invoke Allah for) those who get their hair cut short.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “O
Allah! Be merciful to those who have their head shaved.” The people said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! And
those who get their hair cut short.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said (the third time), “And to those who get their hair
cut short.” Nafi` said that the Prophet (ﷺ) had said once or twice, “O Allah! Be merciful to those who get
their head shaved,” and on the fourth time he added, “And to those who have their hair cut short.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 1665 (Book 25, Hadith 205)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is a foundational text of Sunni Islam, forming part of the Kutub al-Sittah, which are the six major hadith collections. These essential works include Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa’i, and Sunan ibn Majah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī in the 9th century, his Sahih is renowned for its meticulous authentication process and is frequently cited as the most authentic hadith collection. Its comprehensive scope is evident in its structure of 97 books containing roughly 7,563 hadiths that guide Muslim life and jurisprudence.
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For more Hadith in Book 25: Hajj (Pilgrimage)