Sahih al-Bukhari 7137 (Book 97, Hadith 48)
him), “Be afraid of Allah and keep your wife.” Aisha said, “If Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) were to conceal
anything (of the Qur’an he would have concealed this Verse.” Zainab used to boast before the wives of
the Prophet (ﷺ) and used to say, “You were given in marriage by your families, while I was married (to
the Prophet) by Allah from over seven Heavens.” And Thabit recited, “The Verse:– ‘But (O
Muhammad) you did hide in your heart that which Allah was about to make manifest, you did fear the
people,’ (33.37) was revealed in connection with Zainab and Zaid bin Haritha.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 7137 (Book 97, Hadith 48)
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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