Sahih al-Bukhari 3989 (Book 64, Hadith 205)
They said, “This is the Tree where Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) took the Ar-Ridwan Pledge of allegiance. Then I
went to Sa`id bin Musaiyab and informed him about it. Sa`id said, “My father said that he was
amongst those who had given the Pledge of allegiance to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) beneath the Tree. He (i.e. my
father) said, “When we set out the following year, we forgot the Tree and were unable to recognize it.
“Then Sa`id said (perhaps ironically) “The companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) could not recognize it;
nevertheless, you do recognize it; therefore you have a better knowledge.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 3989 (Book 64, Hadith 205)
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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