Sahih al-Bukhari 5931 (Book 78, Hadith 190)
“Waihaka (May Allah be merciful to you) !” The man said, “I have done sexual intercourse with my
wife while fasting in Ramadan.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Manumit a slave.” The man said, ” I cannot afford
that. ” The Prophet (ﷺ) said; “Then fast for two successive months.” The man said, ” I have no power to
do so.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Then feed sixty poor persons.” The man said, “I have nothing (to feed sixty
persons). Later a basket full of dates were brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said (to the man), “Take it
and give it in charity.” The man said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Shall I give it to people other than my
family? By Him in Whose Hand my life is, there is nobody poorer than me in the whole city of
Medina.” The Prophet (ﷺ) smiled till his premolar teeth became visible, and said, “Take it.” Az-Zuhri said
(that the Prophet (ﷺ) said). “Wailaka.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 5931 (Book 78, Hadith 190)
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 78: Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)