Sahih al-Bukhari 4515 (Book 65, Hadith 243)
Jews passed by. Some of them said to the others. “Ask him (the Prophet (ﷺ) about the spirit.” Some of
them said, “What urges you to ask him about it” Others said, “(Don’t) lest he should give you a reply
which you dislike.” But they said, “Ask him.” So they asked him about the Spirit. The Prophet (ﷺ) kept
quiet and did not give them any answer. I knew that he was being divinely inspired so I stayed at my
place. When the divine inspiration had been revealed, the Prophet (ﷺ) said. “They ask you (O,
Muhammad) concerning the Spirit, Say: “The spirit,” its knowledge is with my Lord; and of
knowledge you (mankind) have been given only a Little.” (17.85)
Sahih al-Bukhari 4515 (Book 65, Hadith 243)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Imam al-Bukhārī’s Sahih al-Bukhari is a masterpiece of Islamic literature, completed in the 9th century. It is revered as one of the most authentic and important books in Sunni Islam, forming a core part of the six canonical hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah). This set also includes Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa’i, and Sunan ibn Majah. Al-Bukhārī’s specific contribution is a massive work containing around 7,563 verified hadiths, which are thematically sorted into 97 books to provide clear guidance on a multitude of subjects.
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