Sahih al-Bukhari 2266 (Book 42, Hadith 8)
were used for irrigating the date-palms. The Ansari man said to Az-Zubair, “Let the water pass’ but
Az-Zubair refused to do so. So, the case was brought before the Prophet (ﷺ) who said to Az-Zubair, “O
Zubair! Irrigate (your land) and then let the water pass to your neighbor.” On that the Ansari got angry
and said to the Prophet, “Is it because he (i.e. Zubair) is your aunt’s son?” On that the color of the face
of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) changed (because of anger) and he said, “O Zubair! Irrigate (your land) and then
withhold the water till it reaches the walls between the pits round the trees.” Zubair said, “By Allah, I
think that the following verse was revealed on this occasion”: “But no, by your Lord They can have
No faith Until they make you judge In all disputes between them.” (4.65)
Sahih al-Bukhari 2266 (Book 42, Hadith 8)
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 42: Distribution of Water