Sahih al-Bukhari 5348 (Book 73, Hadith 17)
another one).” A man said “This is the day on which meat is desired.” Then he mentioned the need of
his neighbors (for meat) and the Prophet (ﷺ) seemed to accept his excuse. The man said, “I have a Jadha’a
which is to me better than two sheep.” The Prophet (ﷺ) allowed him (to slaughter it as a sacrifice). But I
do not know whether this permission was general for all Muslims or not. The Prophet (ﷺ) then went
towards two rams and slaughtered them, and the people went towards their sheep and slaughtered
them.
“ مَنْ ذَبَحَ قَبْلَ الصَّلاَةِ فَلْيُعِدْ ”. فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ هَذَا يَوْمٌ يُشْتَهَى فِيهِ اللَّحْمُ ـ وَذَكَرَ مِنْ جِيرَانِهِ فَكَأَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَذَرَهُ ـ وَعِنْدِي جَذَعَةٌ خَيْرٌ مِنْ شَاتَيْنِ فَرَخَّصَ لَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلاَ أَدْرِي بَلَغَتِ الرُّخْصَةُ أَمْ لاَ، ثُمَّ انْكَفَأَ إِلَى كَبْشَيْنِ ـ يَعْنِي فَذَبَحَهُمَا ـ ثُمَّ انْكَفَأَ النَّاسُ إِلَى غُنَيْمَةٍ فَذَبَحُوهَا.
Sahih al-Bukhari 5348 (Book 73, Hadith 17)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Among the six canonical hadith collections of Sunni Islam, known as the Kutub al-Sittah, Sahih al-Bukhari is frequently accorded the highest rank. This esteemed status is a testament to the rigorous scholarly methods employed by its compiler, Muḥammad al-Bukhārī, who finished his work around 847. The collection is vast, containing an estimated 7,563 individual reports detailing the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. These are carefully categorized into 97 chapters, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding Islamic doctrine, law, and spiritual practice.
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For more Hadith in Book 73: Al-Adha Festival Sacrifice (Adaahi)