Sahih al-Bukhari 2439 (Book 49, Hadith 23)
properties and captives. The Prophet (ﷺ) stood up and said to them, “I have other people with me in this
matter (as you see) and the most beloved statement to me is the true one; you may choose either the
properties or the prisoners as I have delayed their distribution.” The Prophet (ﷺ) had waited for them for
more than ten days since his arrival from Ta’if. So, when it became evident to them that the Prophet (ﷺ)
was not going to return them except one of the two, they said, “We choose our prisoners.” The
Prophet got up amongst the people and glorified and praised Allah as He deserved and said, “Then
after, these brethren of yours have come to us with repentance, and I see it logical to return them the
captives. So, whoever amongst you likes to do that as a favor, then he can do it, and whoever of you
likes to stick to his share till we recompense him from the very first war booty which Allah will give
us, then he can do so (i.e. give up the present captives).” The people unanimously said, “We do that
(return the captives) willingly.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “We do not know which of you has agreed to it and
which have not, so go back and let your leaders forward us your decision.” So, all the people then
went back and discussed the matter with their leaders who returned and informed the Prophet (ﷺ) that all
the people had willingly given their consent to return the captives. This is what has reached us about
the captives of Hawazin. Narrated Anas that `Abbas said to the Prophet, “I paid for my ransom and
`Aqil’s ransom.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 2439 (Book 49, Hadith 23)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Compiled by the esteemed Islamic scholar Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī around 847 CE, Sahih al-Bukhari stands as one of the most revered and authoritative collections within Sunni Islam. This monumental work is a primary component of the Kutub al-Sittah, or the six canonical books of hadith. It is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and is often considered the most authentic book after the Quran. The collection is meticulously organized into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual narrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals, forming a vital foundation for Islamic law and practice.
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