Sahih al-Bukhari 6025 (Book 79, Hadith 34)
and they came to him. Then Abu Sufyan mentioned the whole narration and said, “Heraclius asked for
the letter of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) . When the letter was read, its contents were as follows: ‘In the name of
Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. From Muhammad, Allah’s slave and His Apostle to Heraclius, the
Chief of Byzantines: Peace be upon him who follows the right path (guidance)! Amma ba’du (to
proceed )…’ (See Hadith No 6, Vol 1 for details)
“ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، مِنْ مُحَمَّدٍ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ إِلَى هِرَقْلَ عَظِيمِ الرُّومِ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَى مَنِ اتَّبَعَ الْهُدَى، أَمَّا بَعْدُ ”.
Sahih al-Bukhari 6025 (Book 79, Hadith 34)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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For more Hadith in Book 79: Asking Permission