Sahih al-Bukhari 5856 (Book 78, Hadith 115)
in Ramadan (while I was fasting)” The Prophet (ﷺ) said (to him), “Manumit a slave.” The man said, ” I
cannot afford that.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “(Then) fast for two successive months continuously”. The man
said, “I cannot do that.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “(Then) feed sixty poor persons.” The man said, “I have
nothing (to feed them with).” Then a big basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ)
said, “Where is the questioner? Go and give this in charity.” The man said, “(Shall I give this in
charity) to a poorer person than l? By Allah, there is no family in between these two mountains (of
Medina) who are poorer than we.” The Prophet (ﷺ) then smiled till his premolar teeth became visible, and
said, “Then (feed) your (family with it).
Sahih al-Bukhari 5856 (Book 78, Hadith 115)
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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For more Hadith in Book 78: Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)