Sahih al-Bukhari 2564 (Book 52, Hadith 33)
Sharik bin Sahma.’ The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Produce a proof, or else you would get the legal punishment
(by being lashed) on your back.” Hilal said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! If anyone of us saw another man over
his wife, would he go to search for a proof.” The Prophet (ﷺ) went on saying, “Produce a proof or else you
would get the legal punishment (by being lashed) on your back.” The Prophet (ﷺ) then mentioned the
narration of Lian (as in the Holy Book). (Surat-al-Nur: 24)
Sahih al-Bukhari 2564 (Book 52, Hadith 33)
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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For more Hadith in Book 52: Witnesses