Sahih al-Bukhari 4887 (Book 67, Hadith 29)
this (man)?” They replied “If he asks for a lady’s hand, he ought to be given her in marriage; and if he
intercedes (for someone) his intercessor should be accepted; and if he speaks, he should be listened
to.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) kept silent, and then a man from among the poor Muslims passed by, an Allah’s
Apostle asked (them) “What do you say about this man?” They replied, “If he asks for a lady’s hand in
marriage he does not deserve to be married, and he intercedes (for someone), his intercession should
not be accepted; And if he speaks, he should not be listened to.’ Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “This poor man
is better than so many of the first as filling the earth.’
Sahih al-Bukhari 4887 (Book 67, Hadith 29)
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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For more Hadith in Book 67: Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)