Sahih al-Bukhari 3162 (Book 59, Hadith 106)
Tufyatain (i.e. a snake with two white lines on its back) and Al-Abtar (i.e. a snake with short or
mutilated tail) for they destroy the sight of one’s eyes and bring about abortion.” (`Abdullah bin `Umar
further added): Once while I was chasing a snake in order, to kill it, Abu Lubaba called me saying:
“Don’t kill it,” I said. “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) ordered us to kill snakes.” He said, “But later on he prohibited
the killing of snakes living in the houses.” (Az-Zuhri said. “Such snakes are called Al-Awamir.”)
“ اقْتُلُوا الْحَيَّاتِ، وَاقْتُلُوا ذَا الطُّفْيَتَيْنِ وَالأَبْتَرَ، فَإِنَّهُمَا يَطْمِسَانِ الْبَصَرَ، وَيَسْتَسْقِطَانِ الْحَبَلَ ”. قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ فَبَيْنَا أَنَا أُطَارِدُ، حَيَّةً لأَقْتُلَهَا فَنَادَانِي أَبُو لُبَابَةَ لاَ تَقْتُلْهَا. فَقُلْتُ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَدْ أَمَرَ بِقَتْلِ الْحَيَّاتِ. قَالَ إِنَّهُ نَهَى بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ عَنْ ذَوَاتِ الْبُيُوتِ، وَهْىَ الْعَوَامِرُ.
Sahih al-Bukhari 3162 (Book 59, Hadith 106)
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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For more Hadith in Book 59: Beginning of Creation