Sahih al-Bukhari 7072 (Book 96, Hadith 80)
then said, “Didn’t I hear the voice of `Abdullah bin Qais? Allow him to come in.” He was called in and
`Umar said to him, “What made you do what you did.” He replied, “We have been instructed thus by
the Prophet” `Umar said, “Bring proof (witness) for this, other wise I will do so-and-so to you.” Then
`Abdullah bin Qais went to a gathering of the Ansar who then said, “None but the youngest of us will
give the witness for it.” So Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri got up and said, “We used to be instructed thus (by
the Prophet).” `Umar said, “This tradition of the Prophet (ﷺ) remained hidden from me. Business in the
market kept me busy.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 7072 (Book 96, Hadith 80)
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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