Sahih al-Bukhari 3773 (Book 63, Hadith 161)
that illness. I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I am very ill as you see, and I am a rich man and have no heir
except my only daughter. Shall I give 2/3 of my property in charity?” He said, “No.” I said, “Shall I
then give one half of it in charity?” He said, “O Sa`d! Give 1/3 (in charity) and even 1/3 is too much.
No doubt, it is better to leave your children rich than to leave them poor, reduced to begging from
others. And Allah will reward you for whatever you spend with the intention of gaining Allah’s
Pleasure even if it were a mouthful of food you put into your wives mouth.” I said, “O Allah’s
Apostle! Am I to be left behind (in Mecca) after my companions have gone?” He said, “If you should
be left behind, you will be upgraded and elevated for every deed you will do with a desire to achieve
Allah’s Pleasure. I hope that you will live long so that some people will benefit by you while others
will be harmed. O Allah! Please fulfill the migration of my companions and do not make them turn
back on their heels. But (we feel sorry for) the unlucky Sa`d bin Khaulah.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) lamented
his death in Mecca.
Sahih al-Bukhari 3773 (Book 63, Hadith 161)
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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