Sahih al-Bukhari 1753 (Book 28, Hadith 1)
did not. At that time the Prophet (ﷺ) was informed that an enemy wanted to attack him, so the Prophet (ﷺ)
proceeded onwards. While my father was among his companions, some of them laughed among
themselves. (My father said), “I looked up and saw an onager. I attacked, stabbed and caught it. I then
sought my companions’ help but they refused to help me. (Later) we all ate its meat. We were afraid
that we might be left behind (separated) from the Prophet (ﷺ) so I went in search of the Prophet (ﷺ) and made
my horse to run at a galloping speed at times and let it go slow at an ordinary speed at other times till I
met a man from the tribe of Bani Ghifar at midnight. I asked him, “Where did you leave the Prophet (ﷺ)
?” He replied, “I left him at Ta’hun and he had the intention of having the midday rest at As-Suqya. I
followed the trace and joined the Prophet (ﷺ) and said, ‘O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Your people (companions)
send you their compliments, and (ask for) Allah’s Blessings upon you. They are afraid lest they may
be left behind; so please wait for them.’ I added, ‘O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I hunted an onager and some of
its meat is with me. The Prophet (ﷺ) told the people to eat it though all of them were in the state of
Ihram.”
“ كُلُوا ” وَهُمْ مُحْرِمُونَ.
Sahih al-Bukhari 1753 (Book 28, Hadith 1)
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 28: Penalty of Hunting while on Pilgrimage