Sahih al-Bukhari 4926 (Book 67, Hadith 68)
marriage) to him. The Prophet (ﷺ) looked at her, lowering his eyes and raising them, but did not give a
reply. One of his companions said, “Marry her to me O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)!” The Prophet (ﷺ) asked (him),
“Have you got anything?” He said, “I have got nothing.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Not even an iron ring?”
He Sa`d, “Not even an iron ring, but I will tear my garment into two halves and give her one half and
keep the other half.” The Prophet; said, “No. Do you know some of the Qur’an (by heart)?” He said,
“Yes.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Go, I have agreed to marry her to you with what you know of the Qur’an (as
her Mahr).”
Sahih al-Bukhari 4926 (Book 67, Hadith 68)
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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For more Hadith in Book 67: Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)