Sahih al-Bukhari 7088 (Book 96, Hadith 96)
and Usama bin Zaid when the Divine Inspiration was delayed. He wanted to ask them and consult
them about the question of divorcing me. Usama gave his evidence that was based on what he knew
about my innocence, but `Ali said, “Allah has not put restrictions on you and there are many women
other than her. Furthermore you may ask the slave girl who will tell you the truth.” So the Prophet (ﷺ)
asked Barira (my salve girl), “Have you seen anything that may arouse your suspicion?” She replied,
“I have not seen anything more than that she is a little girl who sleeps, leaving the dough of her family
(unguarded) that the domestic goats come and eat it.” Then the Prophet (ﷺ) stood on the pulpit and said,
“O Muslims! Who will help me against the man who has harmed me by slandering my wife? By
Allah, I know nothing about my family except good.” The narrator added: Then the Prophet (ﷺ)
mentioned the innocence of `Aisha. (See Hadith No. 274, Vol. 6)
Sahih al-Bukhari 7088 (Book 96, Hadith 96)
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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