Sahih al-Bukhari 7246 (Book 97, Hadith 157)
up rivals unto Allah though He Alone created you.” That man said, “What is next?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
“To kill your son lest he should share your food with you.” The man said, “What is next?” The
Prophet said, “To commit illegal sexual intercourse with the wife of your neighbor.” Then Allah
revealed in confirmation of that: “And those who invoke not with Allah any other god, nor kill such
life as Allah has made sacred except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse and whoever
does this shall receive the punishment….. (25.68)
Sahih al-Bukhari 7246 (Book 97, Hadith 157)
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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