Sahih al-Bukhari 2370 (Book 46, Hadith 27)
went down the well, quenched his thirst and came out. Meanwhile he saw a dog panting and licking
mud because of excessive thirst. He said to himself, “This dog is suffering from thirst as I did.” So, he
went down the well again and filled his shoe with water and watered it. Allah thanked him for that
deed and forgave him. The people said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Is there a reward for us in serving the
animals?” He replied: “Yes, there is a reward for serving any animate (living being).” (See Hadith No.
551)
Sahih al-Bukhari 2370 (Book 46, Hadith 27)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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