Sahih al-Bukhari 5814 (Book 78, Hadith 73)
His Apostle know better,” He said “Today is 10th of Dhul-Hijja, the sacred (forbidden) day. Do you
know what town is this town?” They (the people) replied, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” He
said, “This is the (forbidden) Sacred town (Mecca a sanctuary).” And do you know which month is
this month?” They (the People) replied, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” He said, ”This is the
Sacred (forbidden) month .” He added, “Allah has made your blood, your properties and your honor
Sacred to one another (i.e. Muslims) like the sanctity of this day of yours in this month of yours, in
this town of yours.” (See Hadith No. 797, Vol. 2.)
Sahih al-Bukhari 5814 (Book 78, Hadith 73)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is a foundational text of Sunni Islam, forming part of the Kutub al-Sittah, which are the six major hadith collections. These essential works include Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa’i, and Sunan ibn Majah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī in the 9th century, his Sahih is renowned for its meticulous authentication process and is frequently cited as the most authentic hadith collection. Its comprehensive scope is evident in its structure of 97 books containing roughly 7,563 hadiths that guide Muslim life and jurisprudence.
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