Sahih al-Bukhari 4409 (Book 65, Hadith 137)
us. So we said (to the Prophet (ﷺ) ). “Shall we castrate ourselves?” But the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade us to do that
and thenceforth he allowed us to marry a woman (temporarily) by giving her even a garment, and then
he recited: “O you who believe! Do not make unlawful the good things which Allah has made lawful
for you.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 4409 (Book 65, Hadith 137)
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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