Sahih al-Bukhari 4034 (Book 64, Hadith 250)
hands Allah will give us victory. He loves Allah and His Apostle, and he is loved by Allah and His
Apostle.” The people remained that night, wondering as to who would be given it. In the morning the
people went to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and everyone of them was hopeful to receive it (i.e. the flag). The
Prophet said, “Where is `Ali bin Abi Talib?” It was said, “He is suffering from eye trouble O Allah’s
Apostle.” He said, “Send for him.” `Ali was brought and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) spat in his eye and invoked
good upon him. So `Ali was cured as if he never had any trouble. Then the Prophet (ﷺ) gave him the flag.
`Ali said “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I will fight with them till they become like us.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said,
“Proceed and do not hurry. When you enter their territory, call them to embrace Islam and inform
them of Allah’s Rights which they should observe, for by Allah, even if a single man is led on the
right path (of Islam) by Allah through you, then that will be better for you than the nice red camels.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4034 (Book 64, Hadith 250)
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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