Sahih al-Bukhari 4933 (Book 67, Hadith 75)
consent. ‘If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan girls then marry (other)
women of your choice.’ (4.3) And if somebody says to the guardian (of a woman), “Marry me to soand-
so,” and the guardian remained silent or said to him, “What have you got?” And the other said, “I
have so much and so much (Mahr),” or kept quiet, and then the guardian said, “I have married her to
you,” then the marriage is valid (legal). This narration was told by Sahl on the authority of the
Prophet.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4933 (Book 67, Hadith 75)
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)