SAHIH BUKHARI
BOOK 3: KNOWLEDGE
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SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 3: KNOWLEDGE
Book 3: Knowledge
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 56:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
While the Prophet was saying something in a gathering, a Bedouin came and asked him, "When
would the Hour (Doomsday) take place?" Allah's Apostle continued his talk, so some people said that
Allah's Apostle had heard the question, but did not like what that Bedouin had asked. Some of them
said that Alllah's Apostle had not heard it. When the Prophet finished his speech, he said, "Where is
the questioner, who enquired about the Hour (Doomsday)?" The Bedouin said, "I am here, O Allah's
Apostle ." Then the Prophet said, "When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour (Doomsday)." The
Bedouin said, "How will that be lost?" The Prophet said, "When the power or authority comes in the
hands of unfit persons, then wait for the Hour (Doomsday.)"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 57:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:
Once the Prophet remained behind us in a journey. He joined us while we were performing ablution
for the prayer which was over-due. We were just passing wet hands over our feet (and not
washing them properly) so the Prophet addressed us in a loud voice and said twice or thrice: "Save
your heels from the fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 58:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
Allah's Apostle said, "Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a
Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert
areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy to answer the others then asked, "What is that
tree, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "It is the date-palm tree."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 59:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
The Prophet said, "Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a
Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert
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areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree. The others then asked, "Please inform us what is that tree,
O Allah's Apostle?" He replied, "It is the date-palm tree."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 60:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
same as above Hadith 59.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 61:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
same as above Hadith 59.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 62:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
same as above Hadith 59.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 63:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
While we were sitting with the Prophet in the mosque, a man came riding on a camel. He made
his camel kneel down in the mosque, tied its foreleg and then said: "Who amongst you is
Muhammad?" At that time the Prophet was sitting amongst us (his companions) leaning on his arm.
We replied, "This white man reclining on his arm." The an then addressed him, "O Son of 'Abdul
Muttalib."
The Prophet said, "I am here to answer your questions." The man said to the Prophet, "I want to ask
you something and will be hard in questioning. So do not get angry." The Prophet said, "Ask
whatever you want." The man said, "I ask you by your Lord, and the Lord of those who were before
you, has Allah sent you as an Apostle to all the mankind?" The Prophet replied, "By Allah, yes." The
man further said, "I ask you by Allah. Has Allah ordered you to offer five prayers in a day and night
(24 hours).? He replied, "By Allah, Yes." The man further said, "I ask you by Allah! Has Allah ordered
you to observe fasts during this month of the year (i.e. Ramadan)?" He replied, "By Allah, Yes." The
man further said, "I ask you by Allah. Has Allah ordered you to take Zakat (obligatory charity) from
our rich people and distribute it amongst our poor people?" The Prophet replied, "By Allah, yes."
Thereupon that man said, "I have believed in all that with which you have been sent, and I have
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been sent by my people as a messenger, and I am Dimam bin Tha'laba from the brothers of Bani Sa'd
bin Bakr."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 64:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abbas:
Once Allah's Apostle gave a letter to a person and ordered him to go and deliver it to the Governor
of Bahrain. (He did so) and the Governor of Bahrain sent it to Chousroes, who read that letter
and then tore it to pieces. (The sub-narrator (Ibn Shihab) thinks that Ibn Al-Musaiyab said that Allah's
Apostle invoked Allah against them (saying), "May Allah tear them into pieces, and disperse
them all totally.)"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 65:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Once the Prophet wrote a letter or had an idea of writing a letter. The Prophet was told that they
(rulers) would not read letters unless they were sealed. So the Prophet got a silver ring made with
"Muhammad Allah's Apostle" engraved on it. As if I were just observing its white glitter in the hand
of the Prophet
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 66:
Narrated Abu Waqid Al-Laithi:
While Allah's Apostle was sitting in the mosque with some people, three men came. Two of them
came in front of Allah's Apostle and the third one went away. The two persons kept on standing before
Allah's Apostle for a while and then one of them found a place in the circle and sat there while
the other sat behind the gathering, and the third one went away. When Allah's Apostle finished his
preaching, he said, "Shall I tell you about these three persons? One of them be-took himself to Allah,
so Allah took him into His grace and mercy and accommodated him, the second felt shy from Allah,
so Allah sheltered Him in His mercy (and did not punish him), while the third turned his face from
Allah and went away, so Allah turned His face from him likewise. "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 67:
Narrated 'Abdur Rahman bin Abi Bakra's father:
Once the Prophet was riding his camel and a man was holding its rein. The Prophet asked, "What
is the day today?" We kept quiet, thinking that he might give that day another name. He said, "Isn't it
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the day of Nahr (slaughtering of the animals of sacrifice)" We replied, "Yes." He further asked,
"Which month is this?" We again kept quiet, thinking that he might give it another name. Then he
said, "Isn't it the month of Dhul-Hijja?" We replied, "Yes." He said, "Verily! Your blood, property and
honor are sacred to one another (i.e. Muslims) like the sanctity of this day of yours, in this month of
yours and in this city of yours. It is incumbent upon those who are present to inform those who are
absent because those who are absent might comprehend (what I have said) better than the present
audience."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 68:
Narrated Ibn Mas'ud:
The Prophet used to take care of us in preaching by selecting a suitable time, so that we might not
get bored. (He abstained from pestering us with sermons and knowledge all the time).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 69:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said, "Facilitate things to people (concerning religious matters), and do not make it
hard for them and give them good tidings and do not make them run away (from Islam)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 70:
Narrated Abu Wail:
'Abdullah used to give a religious talk to the people on every Thursday. Once a man said, "O Aba
'Abdur-Rahman! (By Allah) I wish if you could preach us daily." He replied, "The only thing which
prevents me from doing so, is that I hate to bore you, and no doubt I take care of you in preaching
by selecting a suitable time just as the Prophet used to do with us, for fear of making us bored."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 71:
Narrated Muawiya:
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend
the religion. I am just a distributor, but the grant is from Allah. (And remember) that this nation
(true Muslims) will keep on following Allah's teachings strictly and they will not be harmed by any
one going on a different path till Allah's order (Day of Judgment) is established."
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 72:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
We were with the Prophet and a spadix of date-palm tree was brought to him. On that he said,
"Amongst the trees, there is a tree which resembles a Muslim." I wanted to say that it was the datepalm
tree but as I was the youngest of all (of them) I kept quiet. And then the Prophet said, "It is the
date-palm tree."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 73:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud:
The Prophet said, "Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) A person, whom
Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given
wisdom (the Holy Qur'an) and he acts according to it and teaches it to others." (Fateh-al-Bari page
177 Vol. 1)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 74:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
That he differed with Hur bin Qais bin Hisn Al-Fazari regarding the companion of (the Prophet)
Moses. Ibn 'Abbas said that he was Khadir. Meanwhile, Ubai bin Ka'b passed by them and Ibn 'Abbas
called him, saying "My friend (Hur) and I have differed regarding Moses' companion whom Moses,
asked the way to meet. Have you heard the Prophet mentioning something about him? He said, "Yes.
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "While Moses was sitting in the company of some Israelites, a man
came and asked him. "Do you know anyone who is more learned than you? Moses replied: "No." So
Allah sent the Divine Inspiration to Moses: 'Yes, Our slave Khadir (is more learned than you.)' Moses
asked (Allah) how to meet him (Khadir). So Allah made the fish as a sign for him and he was told
that when the fish was lost, he should return (to the place where he had lost it) and there he would
meet him (Al-Khadir). So Moses went on looking for the sign of the fish in the sea. The servant-boy
of Moses said to him: Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock, I indeed forgot the
fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. On that Moses said: 'That is what we have been
seeking? (18.64) So they went back retracing their foot-steps, and found Khadir. (And) what
happened further to them is narrated in the Holy Qur'an by Allah. (18.54 up to 18.82)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 75:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
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Once the Prophet embraced me and said, "O Allah! Bestow on him the knowledge of the Book
(Qur'an)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 76:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once I came riding a she-ass and had (just) attained the age of puberty. Allah's Apostle was offering
the prayer at Mina. There was no wall in front of him and I passed in front of some of the row
while they were offering their prayers. There I let the she-ass loose to graze and entered the row,
and nobody objected to it.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 77:
Narrated Mahmud bin Rabi'a:
When I was a boy of five, I remember, the Prophet took water from a bucket (used far getting water
out of a well) with his mouth and threw it on my face.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 78:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
that he differed with Hur bin Qais bin Hisn Al-Fazari regarding the companion of the Prophet
Moses. Meanwhile, Ubai bin Ka'b passed by them and Ibn 'Abbas called him saying, "My friend
(Hur) and I have differed regarding Moses' companion whom Moses asked the way to meet. Have
you heard Allah's Apostle mentioning something about him? Ubai bin Ka'b said: "Yes, I heard the
Prophet mentioning something about him (saying) while Moses was sitting in the company of some
Israelites, a man came and asked him: "Do you know anyone who is more learned than you? Moses
replied: "No." So Allah sent the Divine Inspiration to Moses: '--Yes, Our slave Khadir is more learned
than you. Moses asked Allah how to meet him (Al-Khadir). So Allah made the fish a sign for him
and he was told when the fish was lost, he should return (to the place where he had lost it) and
there he would meet him (Al-Khadir). So Moses went on looking for the sign of the fish in the sea.
The servant-boy of Moses said: 'Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock, I indeed
forgot the fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. On that Moses said, 'That is what we
have been seeking.' So they went back retracing their footsteps, and found Kha,dir. (and) what
happened further about them is narrated in the Holy Qur'an by Allah." (18.54 up to 18.82)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 79:
Narrated Abu Musa:
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The Prophet said, "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like
abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain water and
brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the
rain water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking, making their animals
drink from it and for irrigation of the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren
which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The
first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's religion and gets benefit (from the
knowledge) which Allah has revealed through me (the Prophets and learns and then teaches others.
The last example is that of a person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's guidance revealed
through me (He is like that barren land.)"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 80:
Narrated Anas:
Allah's Apostle said, "From among the portents of the Hour are (the following):
1. Religious knowledge will be taken away (by the death of Religious learned men).
2. (Religious) ignorance will prevail.
3. Drinking of Alcoholic drinks (will be very common).
4. There will be prevalence of open illegal sexual intercourse.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 81:
Narrated Anas:
I will narrate to you a Hadith and none other than I will tell you about after it. I heard Allah's
Apostle saying: From among the portents of the Hour are (the following):
1. Religious knowledge will decrease (by the death of religious learned men).
2. Religious ignorance will prevail.
3. There will be prevalence of open illegal sexual intercourse.
4. Women will increase in number and men will decrease in number so much so that fifty women
will be looked after by one man.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 82:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
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Allah's Apostle said, "While I was sleeping, I saw that a cup full of milk was brought to me and I
drank my fill till I noticed (the milk) its wetness coming out of my nails. Then I gave the remaining
milk to 'Umar Ibn Al-Khattab" The companions of the Prophet asked, "What have you interpreted
(about this dream)? "O Allah's Apostle ,!" he replied, "(It is religious) knowledge."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 83:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Amr bin Al 'Aas:
Allah's Apostle stopped (for a while near the Jimar) at Mina during his last Hajj for the people and
they were asking him questions. A man came and said, "I forgot and got my head shaved before
slaughtering the Hadi (sacrificing animal)." The Prophet said, "There is no harm, go and do the
slaughtering now." Then another person came and said, "I forgot and slaughtered (the camel) before
Rami (throwing of the pebbles) at the Jamra." The Prophet said, "Do the Rami now and there is no
harm."
The narrator added: So on that day, when the Prophet was asked about anything (as regards the
ceremonies of Hajj) performed before or after its due time, his reply was: "Do it (now) and there is
no harm."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 84:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Somebody said to the Prophet (during his last Hajj), "I did the slaughtering before doing the Rami.'
The Prophet beckoned with his hand and said, "There is no harm in that." Then another person said.
"I got my head shaved before offering the sacrifice." The Prophet beckoned with his hand saying,
"There is no harm in that."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 85:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "(Religious) knowledge will be taken away (by the death of religious scholars)
ignorance (in religion) and afflictions will appear; and Harj will increase." It was asked, "What is
Harj, O Allah's Apostle?" He replied by beckoning with his hand indicating "killing." (Fateh-al-Bari
Page 192, Vol. 1)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 86:
Narrated Asma:
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I came to 'Aisha while she was praying, and said to her, "What has happened to the people?" She
pointed out towards the sky. (I looked towards the mosque), and saw the people offering the prayer.
Aisha said, "Subhan Allah." I said to her, "Is there a sign?" She nodded with her head meaning, "Yes."
I, too, then stood (for the prayer of eclipse) till I became (nearly) unconscious and later on I poured
water on my head. After the prayer, the Prophet praised and glorified Allah and then said,
"Just now at this place I have seen what I have never seen before, including Paradise and Hell. No
doubt it has been inspired to me that you will be put to trials in your graves and these trials will be
like the trials of Masiah-ad-Dajjal or nearly like it (the sub narrator is not sure which expression
Asma' used). You will be asked, 'What do you know about this man (the Prophet Muhammad)?'
Then the faithful believer (or Asma' said a similar word) will reply, 'He is Muhammad Allah's
Apostle who had come to us with clear evidences and guidance and so we accepted his teachings
and followed him. And he is Muhammad.' And he will repeat it thrice. Then the angels will say to
him, 'Sleep in peace as we have come to know that you were a faithful believer.' On the other hand,
a hypocrite or a doubtful person will reply, 'I do not know, but I heard the people saying something
and so I said it.' (the same). "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 87:
Narrated Abu Jamra:
I was an interpreter between the people and Ibn 'Abbas. Once Ibn 'Abbas said that a delegation of
the tribe of'Abdul Qais came to the Prophet who asked them, "Who are the people (i.e. you)? (Or)
who are the delegates?" They replied, "We are from the tribe of Rabi'a." Then the Prophet said to
them, "Welcome, O people (or said, "O delegation (of 'Abdul Qais).") Neither will you have disgrace
nor will you regret." They said, "We have come to you from a distant place and there is the tribe of
the infidels of Mudar intervening between you and us and we cannot come to you except in the sacred
month. So please order us to do something good (religious deeds) and that we may also inform
our people whom we have left behind (at home) and that we may enter Paradise (by acting on
them.)" The Prophet ordered them to do four things, and forbade them from four things. He ordered
them to believe in Allah Alone, the Honorable the Majestic and said to them, "Do you know what is
meant by believing in Allah Alone?" They replied, "Allah and His Apostle know better." Thereupon
the Prophet said, "(That means to testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that
Muhammad is His Apostle, to offer prayers perfectly, to pay Zakat, to observe fasts during the month
of Ramadan, (and) to pay Al-Khumus (one fifth of the booty to be given in Allah's cause)." Then he
forbade them four things, namely Ad-Dubba.' Hantam, Muzaffat (and) An-Naqir or
Muqaiyar(These were the names of pots in which alcoholic drinks used to be prepared). The Prophet
further said, "Memorize them (these instructions) and tell them to the people whom you have left
behind."
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 88:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abi Mulaika:
'Uqba bin Al-Harith said that he had married the daughter of Abi Ihab bin 'Aziz. Later on a woman
came to him and said, "I have suckled (nursed) Uqba and the woman whom he married (his
wife) at my breast." 'Uqba said to her, "Neither I knew that you have suckled (nursed) me nor did
you tell me." Then he rode over to see Allah's Apostle at Medina, and asked him about it. Allah's
Apostle said, "How can you keep her as a wife when it has been said (that she is your foster-sister)?"
Then Uqba divorced her, and she married another man.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 89:
Narrated 'Umar:
My Ansari neighbor from Bani Umaiya bin Zaid who used to live at 'Awali Al-Medina and used to
visit the Prophet by turns. He used to go one day and I another day. When I went I used to bring the
news of that day regarding the Divine Inspiration and other things, and when he went, he used to
do the same for me. Once my Ansari friend, in his turn (on returning from the Prophet), knocked violently
at my door and asked if I was there." I became horrified and came out to him. He said, "Today
a great thing has happened." I then went to Hafsa and saw her weeping. I asked her, "Did Allah's
Apostle divorce you all?" She replied, "I do not know." Then, I entered upon the Prophet and said
while standing, "Have you divorced your wives?" The Prophet replied in the negative. On what I
said, "Allahu-Akbar (Allah is Greater)." (See Hadith No. 119, Vol. 3 for details)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 90:
Narrated Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari:
Once a man said to Allah's Apostle "O Allah's Apostle! I may not attend the (compulsory congregational)
prayer because so and so (the Imam) prolongs the prayer when he leads us for it. The narrator
added: "I never saw the Prophet more furious in giving advice than he was on that day. The
Prophet said, "O people! Some of you make others dislike good deeds (the prayers). So whoever leads
the people in prayer should shorten it because among them there are the sick the weak and the
needy (having some jobs to do)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 91:
Narrated Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani:
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A man asked the Prophet about the picking up of a "Luqata" (fallen lost thing). The Prophet
replied, "Recognize and remember its tying material and its container, and make public announcement
(about it) for one year, then utilize it but give it to its owner if he comes." Then the person
asked about the lost camel. On that, the Prophet got angry and his cheeks or his Face became red
and he said, "You have no concern with it as it has its water container, and its feet and it will reach
water, and eat (the leaves) of trees till its owner finds it." The man then asked about the lost sheep.
The Prophet replied, "It is either for you, for your brother (another person) or for the wolf."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 92:
Narrated Abu Musa:
The Prophet was asked about things which he did not like, but when the questioners insisted, the
Prophet got angry. He then said to the people, "Ask me anything you like." A man asked, "Who is my
father?" The Prophet replied, "Your father is Hudhafa." Then another man got up and said, "Who is
my father, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "Your father is Salim, Maula (the freed slave) of Shaiba."
So when 'Umar saw that (the anger) on the face of the Prophet he said, "O Allah's Apostle! We repent
to Allah (Our offending you)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 93:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
One day Allah's Apostle came out (before the people) and 'Abdullah bin Hudhafa stood up and
asked (him) "Who is my father?" The Prophet replied, "Your father is Hudhafa." The Prophet told
them repeatedly (in anger) to ask him anything they liked. 'Umar knelt down before the Prophet and
said thrice, "We accept Allah as (our) Lord and Islam as (our) religion and Muhammad as (our)
Prophet." After that the Prophet became silent.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 94:
Narrated Anas:
Whenever the Prophet asked permission to enter, he knocked the door thrice with greeting and
whenever he spoke a sentence (said a thing) he used to repeat it thrice. (See Hadith No. 261, Vol. 8).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 95:
Narrated Anas:
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Whenever the Prophet spoke a sentence (said a thing), he used to repeat it thrice so that the
people could understand it properly from him and whenever he asked permission to enter, (he
knocked the door) thrice with greeting.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 96:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:
Once Allah's Apostle remained behind us in a journey. He joined us while we were performing
ablution for the 'Asr prayer which was over-due. We were just passing wet hands over our feet (not
washing them properly) so the Prophet addressed us in a loud voice and said twice or thrice, "Save
your heels from the fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 97:
Narrated Abu Burda's father:
Allah's Apostle said "Three persons will have a double reward:
1. A Person from the people of the scriptures who believed in his prophet (Jesus or Moses) and
then believed in the Prophet Muhammad (i .e. has embraced Islam).
2. A slave who discharges his duties to Allah and his master.
3. A master of a woman-slave who teaches her good manners and educates her in the best possible
way (the religion) and manumits her and then marries her."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 97g:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once Allah's Apostle came out while Bilal was accompanying him. He went towards the women
thinking that they had not heard him (i.e. his sermon). So he preached them and ordered them to
pay alms. (Hearing that) the women started giving alms; some donated their ear-rings, some gave
their rings and Bilal was collecting them in the corner of his garment.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 98:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I said: "O Allah's Apostle! Who will be the luckiest person, who will gain your intercession on the
Day of Resurrection?" Allah's Apostle said: O Abu Huraira! "I have thought that none will ask me
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about it before you as I know your longing for the (learning of) Hadiths. The luckiest person who
will have my intercession on the Day of Resurrection will be the one who said sincerely from the
bottom of his heart "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah."
And 'Umar bin 'Abdul 'Aziz wrote to Abu Bakr bin Hazm, "Look for the knowledge of Hadith and
get it written, as I am afraid that religious knowledge will vanish and the religious learned men will
pass away (die). Do not accept anything save the Hadiths of the Prophet. Circulate knowledge and
teach the ignorant, for knowledge does not vanish except when it is kept secretly (to oneself)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 99:
Narrated Abdullah Ibn Dinar:
also narrates the same (above-mentioned statement) as has been narrated by 'Umar bin 'Abdul
'Aziz up to "The religious scholar (learned men) will pass away (die)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 100:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al' As:
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "Allah does not take away the knowledge, by taking it away from
(the hearts of) the people, but takes it away by the death of the religious learned men till when none
of the (religious learned men) remains, people will take as their leaders ignorant persons who when
consulted will give their verdict without knowledge. So they will go astray and will lead the people
astray."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 101:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Some women requested the Prophet to fix a day for them as the men were taking all his time. On
that he promised them one day for religious lessons and commandments. Once during such a lesson
the Prophet said, "A woman whose three children die will be shielded by them from the Hell fire."
On that a woman asked, "If only two die?" He replied, "Even two (will shield her from the Hell-fire)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 102:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
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as above (the sub narrators are different). Abu Huraira qualified the three children referred to in
the above mentioned Hadith as not having reached the age of committing sins (i.e. age of puberty) .
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 103:
Narrated Ibn Abu Mulaika:
Whenever 'Aisha (the wife of the Prophet) heard anything which she did not understand, she
used to ask again till she understood it completely. Aisha said: "Once the Prophet said, "Whoever will
be called to account (about his deeds on the Day of Resurrection) will surely be punished." I said,
"Doesn't Allah say: "He surely will receive an easy reckoning." (84.8) The Prophet replied, "This
means only the presentation of the accounts but whoever will be argued about his account, will certainly
be ruined."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 104:
Narrated Said:
Abu Shuraih said, "When 'Amr bin Said was sending the troops to Mecca (to fight 'Abdullah bin
Az-Zubair) I said to him, 'O chief! Allow me to tell you what the Prophet said on the day following
the conquests of Mecca. My ears heard and my heart comprehended, and I saw him with my own
eyes, when he said it. He glorified and praised Allah and then said, "Allah and not the people has
made Mecca a sanctuary. So anybody who has belief in Allah and the Last Day (i.e. a Muslim)
should neither shed blood in it nor cut down its trees. If anybody argues that fighting is allowed in
Mecca as Allah's Apostle did fight (in Mecca), tell him that Allah gave permission to His Apostle, but
He did not give it to you. The Prophet added: Allah allowed me only for a few hours on that day (of
the conquest) and today (now) its sanctity is the same (valid) as it was before. So it is incumbent
upon those who are present to convey it (this information) to those who are absent." Abu- Shuraih
was asked, "What did 'Amr reply?" He said 'Amr said, "O Abu Shuraih! I know better than you (in
this respect). Mecca does not give protection to one who disobeys (Allah) or runs after committing
murder, or theft (and takes refuge in Mecca).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 105:
Narrated Abu Bakra:
The Prophet said. No doubt your blood, property, the sub-narrator Muhammad thought that Abu
Bakra had also mentioned and your honor (chastity), are sacred to one another as is the sanctity of
this day of yours in this month of yours. It is incumbent on those who are present to inform those
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who are absent." (Muhammad the Subnarrator used to say, "Allah's Apostle told the truth.") The
Prophet repeated twice: "No doubt! Haven't I conveyed Allah's message to you.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 106:
Narrated 'Ali:
The Prophet said, "Do not tell a lie against me for whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally)
then he will surely enter the Hell-fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 107:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair:
I said to my father, 'I do not hear from you any narration (Hadith) of Allah s Apostle as I hear (his
narrations) from so and so?" Az-Zubair replied. l was always with him (the Prophet) and I heard
him saying "Whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally) then (surely) let him occupy, his seat in
Hell-fire.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 108:
Narrated Anas:
The fact which stops me from narrating a great number of Hadiths to you is that the Prophet said:
"Whoever tells a lie against me intentionally, then (surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 109:
Narrated Salama:
I heard the Prophet saying, "Whoever (intentionally) ascribes to me what I have not said then
(surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 110:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Name yourselves with my name (use my name) but do not name yourselves
with my Kunya name (i.e. Abu-l Qasim). And whoever sees me in a dream then surely he has seen
me for Satan cannot impersonate me. And whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally), then
(surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 111:
Narrated Ash-Sha'bi:
Abu Juhaifa said, "I asked Ali, 'Have you got any book (which has been revealed to the Prophet
apart from the Qur'an)?' 'Ali replied, 'No, except Allah's Book or the power of understanding which
has been bestowed (by Allah) upon a Muslim or what is (written) in this sheet of paper (with me).'
Abu Juhaifa said, "I asked, 'What is (written) in this sheet of paper?' Ali replied, it deals with The
Diyya (compensation (blood money) paid by the killer to the relatives of the victim), the ransom for
the releasing of the captives from the hands of the enemies, and the law that no Muslim should be
killed in Qisas (equality in punishment) for the killing of (a disbeliever).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 112:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
In the year of the Conquest of Mecca, the tribe of Khuza'a killed a man from the tribe of Bani
Laith in revenge for a killed person, belonging to them. They informed the Prophet about it. So he
rode his Rahila (she-camel for riding) and addressed the people saying, "Allah held back the killing
from Mecca. (The sub-narrator is in doubt whether the Prophet said "elephant or killing," as the Arabic
words standing for these words have great similarity in shape), but He (Allah) let His Apostle
and the believers over power the infidels of Mecca. Beware! (Mecca is a sanctuary) Verily! Fighting
in Mecca was not permitted for anyone before me nor will it be permitted for anyone after me. It
(war) in it was made legal for me for few hours or so on that day. No doubt it is at this moment a
sanctuary, it is not allowed to uproot its thorny shrubs or to uproot its trees or to pick up its Luqatt
(fallen things) except by a person who will look for its owner (announce it publicly). And if somebody
is killed, then his closest relative has the right to choose one of the two-- the blood money
(Diyya) or retaliation having the killer killed. In the meantime a man from Yemen came and said, "O
Allah's Apostle! Get that written for me." The Prophet ordered his companions to write that for him.
Then a man from Quraish said, "Except Al-Iqhkhir (a type of grass that has good smell) O Allah's
Apostle, as we use it in our houses and graves." The Prophet said, "Except Al-Idhkhiri.e. Al-Idhkhir is
allowed to be plucked."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 113:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
There is none among the companions of the Prophet who has narrated more Hadiths than I except
'Abdallah bin Amr (bin Al-'As) who used to write them and I never did the same.
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 114:
Narrated 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah:
Ibn 'Abbas said, "When the ailment of the Prophet became worse, he said, 'Bring for me (writing)
paper and I will write for you a statement after which you will not go astray.' But 'Umar said, 'The
Prophet is seriously ill, and we have got Allah's Book with us and that is sufficient for us.' But the
companions of the Prophet differed about this and there was a hue and cry. On that the Prophet said
to them, 'Go away (and leave me alone). It is not right that you should quarrel in front of me." Ibn
'Abbas came out saying, "It was most unfortunate (a great disaster) that Allah's Apostle was prevented
from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise. (Note: It is apparent
from this Hadith that Ibn 'Abbes had witnessed the event and came out saying this statement.
The truth is not so, for Ibn 'Abbas used to say this statement on narrating the Hadith and he had not
witnessed the event personally. See Fath Al-Bari Vol. 1, p.220 footnote.) (See Hadith No. 228, Vol. 4).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 115:
Narrated Um Salama:
One night Allah's Apostle got up and said, "Subhan Allah! How many afflictions have been descended
tonight and how many treasures have been disclosed! Go and wake the sleeping lady occupants
of these dwellings (his wives) up (for prayers). A well-dressed (soul) in this world may be naked
in the Hereafter. "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 116:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
Once the Prophet led us in the 'Isha' prayer during the last days of his life and after finishing it
(the prayer) (with Taslim) he said: "Do you realize (the importance of) this night?" Nobody present
on the surface of the earth tonight will be living after the completion of one hundred years from this
night."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 117:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt Maimuna bint Al-Harith (the wife of the Prophet )
while the Prophet was there with her during her night turn. The Prophet offered the 'Isha' prayer (in
the mosque), returned home and after having prayed four Rakat, he slept. Later on he got up at
night and then asked whether the boy (or he used a similar word) had slept? Then he got up for the
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prayer and I stood up by his left side but he made me stand to his right and offered five Rakat followed
by two more Rakat. Then he slept and I heard him snoring and then (after a while) he left for
the (Fajr) prayer.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 118:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
People say that I have narrated many Hadiths (The Prophet's narrations). Had it not been for two
verses in the Qur'an, I would not have narrated a single Hadith, and the verses are:
"Verily those who conceal the clear sign and the guidance which We have sent down . . . (up to)
Most Merciful." (2:159-160). And no doubt our Muhajir (emigrant) brothers used to be busy in the
market with their business (bargains) and our Ansari brothers used to be busy with their property
(agriculture). But I (Abu Huraira) used to stick to Allah's Apostle contented with what will fill my
stomach and I used to attend that which they used not to attend and I used to memorize that which
they used not to memorize.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 119:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I said to Allah's Apostle "I hear many narrations (Hadiths) from you but I forget them." Allah's
Apostle said, "Spread your Rida' (garment)." I did accordingly and then he moved his hands as if
filling them with something (and emptied them in my Rida') and then said, "Take and wrap this
sheet over your body." I did it and after that I never forgot any thing.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 120:
Narrated Ibrahim bin Al-Mundhir:
Ibn Abi Fudaik narrated the same as above (Hadith...119) but added that the Prophet had moved
his hands as if filling them with something and then he emptied them in the Rida' of Abu Huraira.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 121:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I have memorized two kinds of knowledge from Allah's Apostle . I have propagated one of them to
you and if I propagated the second, then my pharynx (throat) would be cut (i.e. killed).
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 122:
Narrated Jarir:
The Prophet said to me during Hajjat-al-Wida': Let the people keep quiet and listen. Then he said
(addressing the people), "Do not (become infidels) revert to disbelief after me by striking the necks
(cutting the throats) of one another (killing each other)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 123:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
I said to Ibn 'Abbas, "Nauf-Al-Bakali claims that Moses (the companion of Khadir) was not the
Moses of Bani Israel but he was another Moses." Ibn 'Abbas remarked that the enemy of Allah (Nauf)
was a liar.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 124:
Narrated Ubai bin Ka'b:
The Prophet said, "Once the Prophet Moses stood up and addressed Bani Israel. He was asked,
"Who is the most learned man amongst the people. He said, "I am the most learned." Allah admonished
Moses as he did not attribute absolute knowledge to Him (Allah). So Allah inspired to him "At
the junction of the two seas there is a slave amongst my slaves who is more learned than you."
Moses said, "O my Lord! How can I meet him?" Allah said: Take a fish in a large basket (and proceed)
and you will find him at the place where you will lose the fish. So Moses set out along with his
(servant) boy, Yusha' bin Nuin and carried a fish in a large basket till they reached a rock, where
they laid their heads (i.e. lay down) and slept. The fish came out of the basket and it took its way into
the sea as in a tunnel. So it was an amazing thing for both Moses and his (servant) boy. They proceeded
for the rest of that night and the following day. When the day broke, Moses said to his (servant)
boy: "Bring us our early meal. No doubt, we have suffered much fatigue in this journey." Moses
did not get tired till he passed the place about which he was told. There the (servant) boy told Moses,
"Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock, I indeed forgot the fish." Moses remarked,
"That is what we have been seeking. So they went back retracing their foot-steps, till they reached
the rock. There they saw a man covered with a garment (or covering himself with his own
garment). Moses greeted him. Al-Khadir replied saying, "How do people greet each other in your
land?" Moses said, "I am Moses." He asked, "The Moses of Bani Israel?" Moses replied in the affirmative
and added, "May I follow you so that you teach me of that knowledge which you have been
taught." Al-Khadir replied, "Verily! You will not be able to remain patient with me, O Moses! I have
some of the knowledge of Allah which He has taught me and which you do not know, while you
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have some knowledge which Allah has taught you which I do not know." Moses said, "Allah willing,
you will find me patient and I will not disobey you in aught. So both of them set out walking along
the sea-shore, as they did not have a boat. In the meantime a boat passed by them and they requested
the crew of the boat to take them on board. The crew recognized Al-Khadir and took them on
board without fare. Then a sparrow came and stood on the edge of the boat and dipped its beak
once or twice in the sea. Al-Khadir said: "O Moses! My knowledge and your knowledge have not decreased
Allah's knowledge except as much as this sparrow has decreased the water of the sea with
its beak." Al-Khadir went to one of the planks of the boat and plucked it out. Moses said, "These
people gave us a free lift but you have broken their boat and scuttled it so as to drown its people."
Al-Khadir replied, "Didn't I tell you that you will not be able to remain patient with me." Moses said,
"Call me not to account for what I forgot." The first (excuse) of Moses was that he had forgotten.
Then they proceeded further and found a boy playing with other boys. Al-Khadir took hold of the
boy's head from the top and plucked it out with his hands (i.e. killed him). Moses said, "Have you
killed an innocent soul who has killed none." Al-Kha,dir replied, "Did I not tell you that you cannot
remain patient with me?" Then they both proceeded till when they came to the people of a town,
they asked them for food, but they refused to entertain them. Then they found there a wall on the
point of collapsing. Al-Khadir repaired it with his own hands. Moses said, "If you had wished, surely
you could have taken wages for it." Al-Khadir replied, "This is the parting between you and me." The
Prophet added, "May Allah be Merciful to Moses! Would that he could have been more patient to
learn more about his story with Al-Khadir. "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 125:
Narrated Abu Musa:
A man came to the Prophet and asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What kind of fighting is in Allah's
cause? (I ask this), for some of us fight because of being enraged and angry and some for the sake of
his pride and haughtiness." The Prophet raised his head (as the questioner was standing) and said,
"He who fights so that Allah's Word (Islam) should be superior, then he fights in Allah's cause."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 126:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amar:
I saw the Prophet near the Jamra and the people were asking him questions (about religious
problems). A man asked, "O Allah's Apostle! I have slaughtered the Hadi (animal) before doing the
Rami." The Prophet replied, "Do the Rami (now) and there is no harm." Another person asked, "O Allah's
Apostle! I got my head shaved before slaughtering the animal." The Prophet replied, "Do the
slaughtering (now) and there is no harm." So on that day, when the Prophet was asked about any-
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thing as regards the ceremonies of Hajj performed before or after its due time his reply was, "Do it
(now) and there is no harm."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 127:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
While I was going with the Prophet through the ruins of Medina and he was reclining on a datepalm
leaf stalk, some Jews passed by. Some of them said to the others: Ask him (the Prophet) about
the spirit. Some of them said that they should not ask him that question as he might give a reply
which would displease them. But some of them insisted on asking, and so one of them stood up and
asked, "O Aba-l-Qasim ! What is the spirit?" The Prophet remained quiet. I thought he was being inspired
Divinely. So I stayed till that state of the Prophet (while being inspired) was over. The Prophet
then said, "And they ask you (O Muhammad) concerning the spirit --Say: The spirit -- its knowledge
is with my Lord. And of knowledge you (mankind) have been given only a little)." (17.85)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 128:
Narrated Aswad:
Ibn Az-Zubair said to me, "Aisha used to tell you secretly a number of things. What did she tell
you about the Ka'ba?" I replied, "She told me that once the Prophet said, 'O 'Aisha! Had not your
people been still close to the pre-Islamic period of ignorance (infidelity)! I would have dismantled
the Ka'ba and would have made two doors in it; one for entrance and the other for exit." Later on
Ibn Az-Zubair did the same.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 129:
Narrated Abu At-Tufail:
the above mentioned Statement of 'Ali.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 130:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
"Once Mu'adh was along with Allah's Apostle as a companion rider. Allah's Apostle said, "O
Mu'adh bin Jabal." Mu'adh replied, "Labbaik and Sa'daik. O Allah's Apostle!" Again the Prophet said,
"O Mu'adh!" Mu'adh said thrice, "Labbaik and Sa'daik, O Allah's Apostle!" Allah's Apostle said, "There
is none who testifies sincerely that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is
his Apostle, except that Allah, will save him from the Hell-fire." Mu'adh said, "O Allah's Apostle !
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Should I not inform the people about it so that they may have glad tidings?" He replied, "When the
people hear about it, they will solely depend on it." Then Mu'adh narrated the above-mentioned
Hadith just before his death, being afraid of committing sin (by not telling the knowledge).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 131:
Narrated Anas:
I was informed that the Prophet had said to Mu'adh, "Whosoever will meet Allah without associating
anything in worship with Him will go to Paradise." Mu'adh asked the Prophet, "Should I not
inform the people of this good news?" The Prophet replied, "No, I am afraid, lest they should depend
upon it (absolutely)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 132:
Narrated Um Salama:
Um-Sulaim came to Allah's Apostle and said, "Verily, Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. Is it
necessary for a woman to take a bath after she has a wet dream (nocturnal sexual discharge?) The
Prophet replied, "Yes, if she notices a discharge." Um Salama, then covered her face and asked, "O
Allah's Apostle! Does a woman get a discharge?" He replied, "Yes, let your right hand be in dust (An
Arabic expression you say to a person when you contradict his statement meaning "you will not
achieve goodness"), and that is why the son resembles his mother."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 133:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
Once Allah's Apostle said, "Amongst the trees there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is
like a Muslim, tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert
areas and I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy (to answer). The others asked, "O Allah's
Apostle! inform us of it." He replied, "it is the date-palm tree." I told my father what had come to my
mind and on that he said, "Had you said it I would have preferred it to such and such a thing that I
might possess."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 134:
Narrated 'Ali:
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I used to get the emotional urethral discharge frequently so I requested Al-Miqdad to ask the
Prophet about it. Al-Miqdad asked him and he replied, "One has to perform ablution (after it)." (See
Hadith No. 269).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 135:
Narrated Nafi:
'Abdullah bin 'Umar said: "A man got up in the mosque and said: O Allah's Apostle 'At which place
you order us that we should assume the Ihram?' Allah's Apostle replied, 'The residents of Medina
should assure the Ihram from Dhil-Hulaifa, the people of Syria from Al-Ju,hfa and the people of
Najd from Qarn." Ibn 'Umar further said, "The people consider that Allah's Apostle had also said, 'The
residents of Yemen should assume Ihram from Yalamlam.' " Ibn 'Umar used to say, "I do not: remember
whether Allah's Apostle had said the last statement or not?"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 136:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
A man asked the Prophet : "What (kinds of clothes) should a Muhrim (a Muslim intending to perform
'Umra or Hajj) wear? He replied, "He should not wear a shirt, a turban, trousers, a head cloak
or garment scented with saffron or Wars (kinds of perfumes). And if he has n slippers, then he can
use Khuffs (leather socks) but the socks should be cut short so as to make the ankles bare." (See
Hadith No. 615, Vol. 2).
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Book 3: Knowledge
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 56:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
While the Prophet was saying something in a gathering, a Bedouin came and asked him, "When
would the Hour (Doomsday) take place?" Allah's Apostle continued his talk, so some people said that
Allah's Apostle had heard the question, but did not like what that Bedouin had asked. Some of them
said that Alllah's Apostle had not heard it. When the Prophet finished his speech, he said, "Where is
the questioner, who enquired about the Hour (Doomsday)?" The Bedouin said, "I am here, O Allah's
Apostle ." Then the Prophet said, "When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour (Doomsday)." The
Bedouin said, "How will that be lost?" The Prophet said, "When the power or authority comes in the
hands of unfit persons, then wait for the Hour (Doomsday.)"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 57:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:
Once the Prophet remained behind us in a journey. He joined us while we were performing ablution
for the prayer which was over-due. We were just passing wet hands over our feet (and not
washing them properly) so the Prophet addressed us in a loud voice and said twice or thrice: "Save
your heels from the fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 58:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
Allah's Apostle said, "Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a
Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert
areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy to answer the others then asked, "What is that
tree, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "It is the date-palm tree."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 59:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
The Prophet said, "Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a
Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert
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areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree. The others then asked, "Please inform us what is that tree,
O Allah's Apostle?" He replied, "It is the date-palm tree."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 60:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
same as above Hadith 59.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 61:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
same as above Hadith 59.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 62:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
same as above Hadith 59.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 63:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
While we were sitting with the Prophet in the mosque, a man came riding on a camel. He made
his camel kneel down in the mosque, tied its foreleg and then said: "Who amongst you is
Muhammad?" At that time the Prophet was sitting amongst us (his companions) leaning on his arm.
We replied, "This white man reclining on his arm." The an then addressed him, "O Son of 'Abdul
Muttalib."
The Prophet said, "I am here to answer your questions." The man said to the Prophet, "I want to ask
you something and will be hard in questioning. So do not get angry." The Prophet said, "Ask
whatever you want." The man said, "I ask you by your Lord, and the Lord of those who were before
you, has Allah sent you as an Apostle to all the mankind?" The Prophet replied, "By Allah, yes." The
man further said, "I ask you by Allah. Has Allah ordered you to offer five prayers in a day and night
(24 hours).? He replied, "By Allah, Yes." The man further said, "I ask you by Allah! Has Allah ordered
you to observe fasts during this month of the year (i.e. Ramadan)?" He replied, "By Allah, Yes." The
man further said, "I ask you by Allah. Has Allah ordered you to take Zakat (obligatory charity) from
our rich people and distribute it amongst our poor people?" The Prophet replied, "By Allah, yes."
Thereupon that man said, "I have believed in all that with which you have been sent, and I have
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been sent by my people as a messenger, and I am Dimam bin Tha'laba from the brothers of Bani Sa'd
bin Bakr."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 64:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abbas:
Once Allah's Apostle gave a letter to a person and ordered him to go and deliver it to the Governor
of Bahrain. (He did so) and the Governor of Bahrain sent it to Chousroes, who read that letter
and then tore it to pieces. (The sub-narrator (Ibn Shihab) thinks that Ibn Al-Musaiyab said that Allah's
Apostle invoked Allah against them (saying), "May Allah tear them into pieces, and disperse
them all totally.)"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 65:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Once the Prophet wrote a letter or had an idea of writing a letter. The Prophet was told that they
(rulers) would not read letters unless they were sealed. So the Prophet got a silver ring made with
"Muhammad Allah's Apostle" engraved on it. As if I were just observing its white glitter in the hand
of the Prophet
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 66:
Narrated Abu Waqid Al-Laithi:
While Allah's Apostle was sitting in the mosque with some people, three men came. Two of them
came in front of Allah's Apostle and the third one went away. The two persons kept on standing before
Allah's Apostle for a while and then one of them found a place in the circle and sat there while
the other sat behind the gathering, and the third one went away. When Allah's Apostle finished his
preaching, he said, "Shall I tell you about these three persons? One of them be-took himself to Allah,
so Allah took him into His grace and mercy and accommodated him, the second felt shy from Allah,
so Allah sheltered Him in His mercy (and did not punish him), while the third turned his face from
Allah and went away, so Allah turned His face from him likewise. "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 67:
Narrated 'Abdur Rahman bin Abi Bakra's father:
Once the Prophet was riding his camel and a man was holding its rein. The Prophet asked, "What
is the day today?" We kept quiet, thinking that he might give that day another name. He said, "Isn't it
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the day of Nahr (slaughtering of the animals of sacrifice)" We replied, "Yes." He further asked,
"Which month is this?" We again kept quiet, thinking that he might give it another name. Then he
said, "Isn't it the month of Dhul-Hijja?" We replied, "Yes." He said, "Verily! Your blood, property and
honor are sacred to one another (i.e. Muslims) like the sanctity of this day of yours, in this month of
yours and in this city of yours. It is incumbent upon those who are present to inform those who are
absent because those who are absent might comprehend (what I have said) better than the present
audience."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 68:
Narrated Ibn Mas'ud:
The Prophet used to take care of us in preaching by selecting a suitable time, so that we might not
get bored. (He abstained from pestering us with sermons and knowledge all the time).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 69:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said, "Facilitate things to people (concerning religious matters), and do not make it
hard for them and give them good tidings and do not make them run away (from Islam)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 70:
Narrated Abu Wail:
'Abdullah used to give a religious talk to the people on every Thursday. Once a man said, "O Aba
'Abdur-Rahman! (By Allah) I wish if you could preach us daily." He replied, "The only thing which
prevents me from doing so, is that I hate to bore you, and no doubt I take care of you in preaching
by selecting a suitable time just as the Prophet used to do with us, for fear of making us bored."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 71:
Narrated Muawiya:
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend
the religion. I am just a distributor, but the grant is from Allah. (And remember) that this nation
(true Muslims) will keep on following Allah's teachings strictly and they will not be harmed by any
one going on a different path till Allah's order (Day of Judgment) is established."
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 72:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
We were with the Prophet and a spadix of date-palm tree was brought to him. On that he said,
"Amongst the trees, there is a tree which resembles a Muslim." I wanted to say that it was the datepalm
tree but as I was the youngest of all (of them) I kept quiet. And then the Prophet said, "It is the
date-palm tree."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 73:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud:
The Prophet said, "Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) A person, whom
Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given
wisdom (the Holy Qur'an) and he acts according to it and teaches it to others." (Fateh-al-Bari page
177 Vol. 1)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 74:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
That he differed with Hur bin Qais bin Hisn Al-Fazari regarding the companion of (the Prophet)
Moses. Ibn 'Abbas said that he was Khadir. Meanwhile, Ubai bin Ka'b passed by them and Ibn 'Abbas
called him, saying "My friend (Hur) and I have differed regarding Moses' companion whom Moses,
asked the way to meet. Have you heard the Prophet mentioning something about him? He said, "Yes.
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "While Moses was sitting in the company of some Israelites, a man
came and asked him. "Do you know anyone who is more learned than you? Moses replied: "No." So
Allah sent the Divine Inspiration to Moses: 'Yes, Our slave Khadir (is more learned than you.)' Moses
asked (Allah) how to meet him (Khadir). So Allah made the fish as a sign for him and he was told
that when the fish was lost, he should return (to the place where he had lost it) and there he would
meet him (Al-Khadir). So Moses went on looking for the sign of the fish in the sea. The servant-boy
of Moses said to him: Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock, I indeed forgot the
fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. On that Moses said: 'That is what we have been
seeking? (18.64) So they went back retracing their foot-steps, and found Khadir. (And) what
happened further to them is narrated in the Holy Qur'an by Allah. (18.54 up to 18.82)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 75:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
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Once the Prophet embraced me and said, "O Allah! Bestow on him the knowledge of the Book
(Qur'an)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 76:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once I came riding a she-ass and had (just) attained the age of puberty. Allah's Apostle was offering
the prayer at Mina. There was no wall in front of him and I passed in front of some of the row
while they were offering their prayers. There I let the she-ass loose to graze and entered the row,
and nobody objected to it.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 77:
Narrated Mahmud bin Rabi'a:
When I was a boy of five, I remember, the Prophet took water from a bucket (used far getting water
out of a well) with his mouth and threw it on my face.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 78:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
that he differed with Hur bin Qais bin Hisn Al-Fazari regarding the companion of the Prophet
Moses. Meanwhile, Ubai bin Ka'b passed by them and Ibn 'Abbas called him saying, "My friend
(Hur) and I have differed regarding Moses' companion whom Moses asked the way to meet. Have
you heard Allah's Apostle mentioning something about him? Ubai bin Ka'b said: "Yes, I heard the
Prophet mentioning something about him (saying) while Moses was sitting in the company of some
Israelites, a man came and asked him: "Do you know anyone who is more learned than you? Moses
replied: "No." So Allah sent the Divine Inspiration to Moses: '--Yes, Our slave Khadir is more learned
than you. Moses asked Allah how to meet him (Al-Khadir). So Allah made the fish a sign for him
and he was told when the fish was lost, he should return (to the place where he had lost it) and
there he would meet him (Al-Khadir). So Moses went on looking for the sign of the fish in the sea.
The servant-boy of Moses said: 'Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock, I indeed
forgot the fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. On that Moses said, 'That is what we
have been seeking.' So they went back retracing their footsteps, and found Kha,dir. (and) what
happened further about them is narrated in the Holy Qur'an by Allah." (18.54 up to 18.82)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 79:
Narrated Abu Musa:
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The Prophet said, "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like
abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain water and
brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the
rain water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking, making their animals
drink from it and for irrigation of the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren
which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The
first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's religion and gets benefit (from the
knowledge) which Allah has revealed through me (the Prophets and learns and then teaches others.
The last example is that of a person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's guidance revealed
through me (He is like that barren land.)"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 80:
Narrated Anas:
Allah's Apostle said, "From among the portents of the Hour are (the following):
1. Religious knowledge will be taken away (by the death of Religious learned men).
2. (Religious) ignorance will prevail.
3. Drinking of Alcoholic drinks (will be very common).
4. There will be prevalence of open illegal sexual intercourse.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 81:
Narrated Anas:
I will narrate to you a Hadith and none other than I will tell you about after it. I heard Allah's
Apostle saying: From among the portents of the Hour are (the following):
1. Religious knowledge will decrease (by the death of religious learned men).
2. Religious ignorance will prevail.
3. There will be prevalence of open illegal sexual intercourse.
4. Women will increase in number and men will decrease in number so much so that fifty women
will be looked after by one man.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 82:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
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Allah's Apostle said, "While I was sleeping, I saw that a cup full of milk was brought to me and I
drank my fill till I noticed (the milk) its wetness coming out of my nails. Then I gave the remaining
milk to 'Umar Ibn Al-Khattab" The companions of the Prophet asked, "What have you interpreted
(about this dream)? "O Allah's Apostle ,!" he replied, "(It is religious) knowledge."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 83:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Amr bin Al 'Aas:
Allah's Apostle stopped (for a while near the Jimar) at Mina during his last Hajj for the people and
they were asking him questions. A man came and said, "I forgot and got my head shaved before
slaughtering the Hadi (sacrificing animal)." The Prophet said, "There is no harm, go and do the
slaughtering now." Then another person came and said, "I forgot and slaughtered (the camel) before
Rami (throwing of the pebbles) at the Jamra." The Prophet said, "Do the Rami now and there is no
harm."
The narrator added: So on that day, when the Prophet was asked about anything (as regards the
ceremonies of Hajj) performed before or after its due time, his reply was: "Do it (now) and there is
no harm."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 84:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Somebody said to the Prophet (during his last Hajj), "I did the slaughtering before doing the Rami.'
The Prophet beckoned with his hand and said, "There is no harm in that." Then another person said.
"I got my head shaved before offering the sacrifice." The Prophet beckoned with his hand saying,
"There is no harm in that."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 85:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "(Religious) knowledge will be taken away (by the death of religious scholars)
ignorance (in religion) and afflictions will appear; and Harj will increase." It was asked, "What is
Harj, O Allah's Apostle?" He replied by beckoning with his hand indicating "killing." (Fateh-al-Bari
Page 192, Vol. 1)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 86:
Narrated Asma:
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I came to 'Aisha while she was praying, and said to her, "What has happened to the people?" She
pointed out towards the sky. (I looked towards the mosque), and saw the people offering the prayer.
Aisha said, "Subhan Allah." I said to her, "Is there a sign?" She nodded with her head meaning, "Yes."
I, too, then stood (for the prayer of eclipse) till I became (nearly) unconscious and later on I poured
water on my head. After the prayer, the Prophet praised and glorified Allah and then said,
"Just now at this place I have seen what I have never seen before, including Paradise and Hell. No
doubt it has been inspired to me that you will be put to trials in your graves and these trials will be
like the trials of Masiah-ad-Dajjal or nearly like it (the sub narrator is not sure which expression
Asma' used). You will be asked, 'What do you know about this man (the Prophet Muhammad)?'
Then the faithful believer (or Asma' said a similar word) will reply, 'He is Muhammad Allah's
Apostle who had come to us with clear evidences and guidance and so we accepted his teachings
and followed him. And he is Muhammad.' And he will repeat it thrice. Then the angels will say to
him, 'Sleep in peace as we have come to know that you were a faithful believer.' On the other hand,
a hypocrite or a doubtful person will reply, 'I do not know, but I heard the people saying something
and so I said it.' (the same). "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 87:
Narrated Abu Jamra:
I was an interpreter between the people and Ibn 'Abbas. Once Ibn 'Abbas said that a delegation of
the tribe of'Abdul Qais came to the Prophet who asked them, "Who are the people (i.e. you)? (Or)
who are the delegates?" They replied, "We are from the tribe of Rabi'a." Then the Prophet said to
them, "Welcome, O people (or said, "O delegation (of 'Abdul Qais).") Neither will you have disgrace
nor will you regret." They said, "We have come to you from a distant place and there is the tribe of
the infidels of Mudar intervening between you and us and we cannot come to you except in the sacred
month. So please order us to do something good (religious deeds) and that we may also inform
our people whom we have left behind (at home) and that we may enter Paradise (by acting on
them.)" The Prophet ordered them to do four things, and forbade them from four things. He ordered
them to believe in Allah Alone, the Honorable the Majestic and said to them, "Do you know what is
meant by believing in Allah Alone?" They replied, "Allah and His Apostle know better." Thereupon
the Prophet said, "(That means to testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that
Muhammad is His Apostle, to offer prayers perfectly, to pay Zakat, to observe fasts during the month
of Ramadan, (and) to pay Al-Khumus (one fifth of the booty to be given in Allah's cause)." Then he
forbade them four things, namely Ad-Dubba.' Hantam, Muzaffat (and) An-Naqir or
Muqaiyar(These were the names of pots in which alcoholic drinks used to be prepared). The Prophet
further said, "Memorize them (these instructions) and tell them to the people whom you have left
behind."
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 88:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abi Mulaika:
'Uqba bin Al-Harith said that he had married the daughter of Abi Ihab bin 'Aziz. Later on a woman
came to him and said, "I have suckled (nursed) Uqba and the woman whom he married (his
wife) at my breast." 'Uqba said to her, "Neither I knew that you have suckled (nursed) me nor did
you tell me." Then he rode over to see Allah's Apostle at Medina, and asked him about it. Allah's
Apostle said, "How can you keep her as a wife when it has been said (that she is your foster-sister)?"
Then Uqba divorced her, and she married another man.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 89:
Narrated 'Umar:
My Ansari neighbor from Bani Umaiya bin Zaid who used to live at 'Awali Al-Medina and used to
visit the Prophet by turns. He used to go one day and I another day. When I went I used to bring the
news of that day regarding the Divine Inspiration and other things, and when he went, he used to
do the same for me. Once my Ansari friend, in his turn (on returning from the Prophet), knocked violently
at my door and asked if I was there." I became horrified and came out to him. He said, "Today
a great thing has happened." I then went to Hafsa and saw her weeping. I asked her, "Did Allah's
Apostle divorce you all?" She replied, "I do not know." Then, I entered upon the Prophet and said
while standing, "Have you divorced your wives?" The Prophet replied in the negative. On what I
said, "Allahu-Akbar (Allah is Greater)." (See Hadith No. 119, Vol. 3 for details)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 90:
Narrated Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari:
Once a man said to Allah's Apostle "O Allah's Apostle! I may not attend the (compulsory congregational)
prayer because so and so (the Imam) prolongs the prayer when he leads us for it. The narrator
added: "I never saw the Prophet more furious in giving advice than he was on that day. The
Prophet said, "O people! Some of you make others dislike good deeds (the prayers). So whoever leads
the people in prayer should shorten it because among them there are the sick the weak and the
needy (having some jobs to do)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 91:
Narrated Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani:
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A man asked the Prophet about the picking up of a "Luqata" (fallen lost thing). The Prophet
replied, "Recognize and remember its tying material and its container, and make public announcement
(about it) for one year, then utilize it but give it to its owner if he comes." Then the person
asked about the lost camel. On that, the Prophet got angry and his cheeks or his Face became red
and he said, "You have no concern with it as it has its water container, and its feet and it will reach
water, and eat (the leaves) of trees till its owner finds it." The man then asked about the lost sheep.
The Prophet replied, "It is either for you, for your brother (another person) or for the wolf."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 92:
Narrated Abu Musa:
The Prophet was asked about things which he did not like, but when the questioners insisted, the
Prophet got angry. He then said to the people, "Ask me anything you like." A man asked, "Who is my
father?" The Prophet replied, "Your father is Hudhafa." Then another man got up and said, "Who is
my father, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "Your father is Salim, Maula (the freed slave) of Shaiba."
So when 'Umar saw that (the anger) on the face of the Prophet he said, "O Allah's Apostle! We repent
to Allah (Our offending you)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 93:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
One day Allah's Apostle came out (before the people) and 'Abdullah bin Hudhafa stood up and
asked (him) "Who is my father?" The Prophet replied, "Your father is Hudhafa." The Prophet told
them repeatedly (in anger) to ask him anything they liked. 'Umar knelt down before the Prophet and
said thrice, "We accept Allah as (our) Lord and Islam as (our) religion and Muhammad as (our)
Prophet." After that the Prophet became silent.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 94:
Narrated Anas:
Whenever the Prophet asked permission to enter, he knocked the door thrice with greeting and
whenever he spoke a sentence (said a thing) he used to repeat it thrice. (See Hadith No. 261, Vol. 8).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 95:
Narrated Anas:
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Whenever the Prophet spoke a sentence (said a thing), he used to repeat it thrice so that the
people could understand it properly from him and whenever he asked permission to enter, (he
knocked the door) thrice with greeting.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 96:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:
Once Allah's Apostle remained behind us in a journey. He joined us while we were performing
ablution for the 'Asr prayer which was over-due. We were just passing wet hands over our feet (not
washing them properly) so the Prophet addressed us in a loud voice and said twice or thrice, "Save
your heels from the fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 97:
Narrated Abu Burda's father:
Allah's Apostle said "Three persons will have a double reward:
1. A Person from the people of the scriptures who believed in his prophet (Jesus or Moses) and
then believed in the Prophet Muhammad (i .e. has embraced Islam).
2. A slave who discharges his duties to Allah and his master.
3. A master of a woman-slave who teaches her good manners and educates her in the best possible
way (the religion) and manumits her and then marries her."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 97g:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once Allah's Apostle came out while Bilal was accompanying him. He went towards the women
thinking that they had not heard him (i.e. his sermon). So he preached them and ordered them to
pay alms. (Hearing that) the women started giving alms; some donated their ear-rings, some gave
their rings and Bilal was collecting them in the corner of his garment.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 98:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I said: "O Allah's Apostle! Who will be the luckiest person, who will gain your intercession on the
Day of Resurrection?" Allah's Apostle said: O Abu Huraira! "I have thought that none will ask me
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about it before you as I know your longing for the (learning of) Hadiths. The luckiest person who
will have my intercession on the Day of Resurrection will be the one who said sincerely from the
bottom of his heart "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah."
And 'Umar bin 'Abdul 'Aziz wrote to Abu Bakr bin Hazm, "Look for the knowledge of Hadith and
get it written, as I am afraid that religious knowledge will vanish and the religious learned men will
pass away (die). Do not accept anything save the Hadiths of the Prophet. Circulate knowledge and
teach the ignorant, for knowledge does not vanish except when it is kept secretly (to oneself)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 99:
Narrated Abdullah Ibn Dinar:
also narrates the same (above-mentioned statement) as has been narrated by 'Umar bin 'Abdul
'Aziz up to "The religious scholar (learned men) will pass away (die)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 100:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al' As:
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "Allah does not take away the knowledge, by taking it away from
(the hearts of) the people, but takes it away by the death of the religious learned men till when none
of the (religious learned men) remains, people will take as their leaders ignorant persons who when
consulted will give their verdict without knowledge. So they will go astray and will lead the people
astray."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 101:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Some women requested the Prophet to fix a day for them as the men were taking all his time. On
that he promised them one day for religious lessons and commandments. Once during such a lesson
the Prophet said, "A woman whose three children die will be shielded by them from the Hell fire."
On that a woman asked, "If only two die?" He replied, "Even two (will shield her from the Hell-fire)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 102:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
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as above (the sub narrators are different). Abu Huraira qualified the three children referred to in
the above mentioned Hadith as not having reached the age of committing sins (i.e. age of puberty) .
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 103:
Narrated Ibn Abu Mulaika:
Whenever 'Aisha (the wife of the Prophet) heard anything which she did not understand, she
used to ask again till she understood it completely. Aisha said: "Once the Prophet said, "Whoever will
be called to account (about his deeds on the Day of Resurrection) will surely be punished." I said,
"Doesn't Allah say: "He surely will receive an easy reckoning." (84.8) The Prophet replied, "This
means only the presentation of the accounts but whoever will be argued about his account, will certainly
be ruined."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 104:
Narrated Said:
Abu Shuraih said, "When 'Amr bin Said was sending the troops to Mecca (to fight 'Abdullah bin
Az-Zubair) I said to him, 'O chief! Allow me to tell you what the Prophet said on the day following
the conquests of Mecca. My ears heard and my heart comprehended, and I saw him with my own
eyes, when he said it. He glorified and praised Allah and then said, "Allah and not the people has
made Mecca a sanctuary. So anybody who has belief in Allah and the Last Day (i.e. a Muslim)
should neither shed blood in it nor cut down its trees. If anybody argues that fighting is allowed in
Mecca as Allah's Apostle did fight (in Mecca), tell him that Allah gave permission to His Apostle, but
He did not give it to you. The Prophet added: Allah allowed me only for a few hours on that day (of
the conquest) and today (now) its sanctity is the same (valid) as it was before. So it is incumbent
upon those who are present to convey it (this information) to those who are absent." Abu- Shuraih
was asked, "What did 'Amr reply?" He said 'Amr said, "O Abu Shuraih! I know better than you (in
this respect). Mecca does not give protection to one who disobeys (Allah) or runs after committing
murder, or theft (and takes refuge in Mecca).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 105:
Narrated Abu Bakra:
The Prophet said. No doubt your blood, property, the sub-narrator Muhammad thought that Abu
Bakra had also mentioned and your honor (chastity), are sacred to one another as is the sanctity of
this day of yours in this month of yours. It is incumbent on those who are present to inform those
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who are absent." (Muhammad the Subnarrator used to say, "Allah's Apostle told the truth.") The
Prophet repeated twice: "No doubt! Haven't I conveyed Allah's message to you.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 106:
Narrated 'Ali:
The Prophet said, "Do not tell a lie against me for whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally)
then he will surely enter the Hell-fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 107:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair:
I said to my father, 'I do not hear from you any narration (Hadith) of Allah s Apostle as I hear (his
narrations) from so and so?" Az-Zubair replied. l was always with him (the Prophet) and I heard
him saying "Whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally) then (surely) let him occupy, his seat in
Hell-fire.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 108:
Narrated Anas:
The fact which stops me from narrating a great number of Hadiths to you is that the Prophet said:
"Whoever tells a lie against me intentionally, then (surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 109:
Narrated Salama:
I heard the Prophet saying, "Whoever (intentionally) ascribes to me what I have not said then
(surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 110:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Name yourselves with my name (use my name) but do not name yourselves
with my Kunya name (i.e. Abu-l Qasim). And whoever sees me in a dream then surely he has seen
me for Satan cannot impersonate me. And whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally), then
(surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 111:
Narrated Ash-Sha'bi:
Abu Juhaifa said, "I asked Ali, 'Have you got any book (which has been revealed to the Prophet
apart from the Qur'an)?' 'Ali replied, 'No, except Allah's Book or the power of understanding which
has been bestowed (by Allah) upon a Muslim or what is (written) in this sheet of paper (with me).'
Abu Juhaifa said, "I asked, 'What is (written) in this sheet of paper?' Ali replied, it deals with The
Diyya (compensation (blood money) paid by the killer to the relatives of the victim), the ransom for
the releasing of the captives from the hands of the enemies, and the law that no Muslim should be
killed in Qisas (equality in punishment) for the killing of (a disbeliever).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 112:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
In the year of the Conquest of Mecca, the tribe of Khuza'a killed a man from the tribe of Bani
Laith in revenge for a killed person, belonging to them. They informed the Prophet about it. So he
rode his Rahila (she-camel for riding) and addressed the people saying, "Allah held back the killing
from Mecca. (The sub-narrator is in doubt whether the Prophet said "elephant or killing," as the Arabic
words standing for these words have great similarity in shape), but He (Allah) let His Apostle
and the believers over power the infidels of Mecca. Beware! (Mecca is a sanctuary) Verily! Fighting
in Mecca was not permitted for anyone before me nor will it be permitted for anyone after me. It
(war) in it was made legal for me for few hours or so on that day. No doubt it is at this moment a
sanctuary, it is not allowed to uproot its thorny shrubs or to uproot its trees or to pick up its Luqatt
(fallen things) except by a person who will look for its owner (announce it publicly). And if somebody
is killed, then his closest relative has the right to choose one of the two-- the blood money
(Diyya) or retaliation having the killer killed. In the meantime a man from Yemen came and said, "O
Allah's Apostle! Get that written for me." The Prophet ordered his companions to write that for him.
Then a man from Quraish said, "Except Al-Iqhkhir (a type of grass that has good smell) O Allah's
Apostle, as we use it in our houses and graves." The Prophet said, "Except Al-Idhkhiri.e. Al-Idhkhir is
allowed to be plucked."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 113:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
There is none among the companions of the Prophet who has narrated more Hadiths than I except
'Abdallah bin Amr (bin Al-'As) who used to write them and I never did the same.
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 114:
Narrated 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah:
Ibn 'Abbas said, "When the ailment of the Prophet became worse, he said, 'Bring for me (writing)
paper and I will write for you a statement after which you will not go astray.' But 'Umar said, 'The
Prophet is seriously ill, and we have got Allah's Book with us and that is sufficient for us.' But the
companions of the Prophet differed about this and there was a hue and cry. On that the Prophet said
to them, 'Go away (and leave me alone). It is not right that you should quarrel in front of me." Ibn
'Abbas came out saying, "It was most unfortunate (a great disaster) that Allah's Apostle was prevented
from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise. (Note: It is apparent
from this Hadith that Ibn 'Abbes had witnessed the event and came out saying this statement.
The truth is not so, for Ibn 'Abbas used to say this statement on narrating the Hadith and he had not
witnessed the event personally. See Fath Al-Bari Vol. 1, p.220 footnote.) (See Hadith No. 228, Vol. 4).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 115:
Narrated Um Salama:
One night Allah's Apostle got up and said, "Subhan Allah! How many afflictions have been descended
tonight and how many treasures have been disclosed! Go and wake the sleeping lady occupants
of these dwellings (his wives) up (for prayers). A well-dressed (soul) in this world may be naked
in the Hereafter. "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 116:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
Once the Prophet led us in the 'Isha' prayer during the last days of his life and after finishing it
(the prayer) (with Taslim) he said: "Do you realize (the importance of) this night?" Nobody present
on the surface of the earth tonight will be living after the completion of one hundred years from this
night."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 117:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt Maimuna bint Al-Harith (the wife of the Prophet )
while the Prophet was there with her during her night turn. The Prophet offered the 'Isha' prayer (in
the mosque), returned home and after having prayed four Rakat, he slept. Later on he got up at
night and then asked whether the boy (or he used a similar word) had slept? Then he got up for the
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prayer and I stood up by his left side but he made me stand to his right and offered five Rakat followed
by two more Rakat. Then he slept and I heard him snoring and then (after a while) he left for
the (Fajr) prayer.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 118:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
People say that I have narrated many Hadiths (The Prophet's narrations). Had it not been for two
verses in the Qur'an, I would not have narrated a single Hadith, and the verses are:
"Verily those who conceal the clear sign and the guidance which We have sent down . . . (up to)
Most Merciful." (2:159-160). And no doubt our Muhajir (emigrant) brothers used to be busy in the
market with their business (bargains) and our Ansari brothers used to be busy with their property
(agriculture). But I (Abu Huraira) used to stick to Allah's Apostle contented with what will fill my
stomach and I used to attend that which they used not to attend and I used to memorize that which
they used not to memorize.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 119:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I said to Allah's Apostle "I hear many narrations (Hadiths) from you but I forget them." Allah's
Apostle said, "Spread your Rida' (garment)." I did accordingly and then he moved his hands as if
filling them with something (and emptied them in my Rida') and then said, "Take and wrap this
sheet over your body." I did it and after that I never forgot any thing.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 120:
Narrated Ibrahim bin Al-Mundhir:
Ibn Abi Fudaik narrated the same as above (Hadith...119) but added that the Prophet had moved
his hands as if filling them with something and then he emptied them in the Rida' of Abu Huraira.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 121:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I have memorized two kinds of knowledge from Allah's Apostle . I have propagated one of them to
you and if I propagated the second, then my pharynx (throat) would be cut (i.e. killed).
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Volume 1, Book 3, Number 122:
Narrated Jarir:
The Prophet said to me during Hajjat-al-Wida': Let the people keep quiet and listen. Then he said
(addressing the people), "Do not (become infidels) revert to disbelief after me by striking the necks
(cutting the throats) of one another (killing each other)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 123:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
I said to Ibn 'Abbas, "Nauf-Al-Bakali claims that Moses (the companion of Khadir) was not the
Moses of Bani Israel but he was another Moses." Ibn 'Abbas remarked that the enemy of Allah (Nauf)
was a liar.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 124:
Narrated Ubai bin Ka'b:
The Prophet said, "Once the Prophet Moses stood up and addressed Bani Israel. He was asked,
"Who is the most learned man amongst the people. He said, "I am the most learned." Allah admonished
Moses as he did not attribute absolute knowledge to Him (Allah). So Allah inspired to him "At
the junction of the two seas there is a slave amongst my slaves who is more learned than you."
Moses said, "O my Lord! How can I meet him?" Allah said: Take a fish in a large basket (and proceed)
and you will find him at the place where you will lose the fish. So Moses set out along with his
(servant) boy, Yusha' bin Nuin and carried a fish in a large basket till they reached a rock, where
they laid their heads (i.e. lay down) and slept. The fish came out of the basket and it took its way into
the sea as in a tunnel. So it was an amazing thing for both Moses and his (servant) boy. They proceeded
for the rest of that night and the following day. When the day broke, Moses said to his (servant)
boy: "Bring us our early meal. No doubt, we have suffered much fatigue in this journey." Moses
did not get tired till he passed the place about which he was told. There the (servant) boy told Moses,
"Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock, I indeed forgot the fish." Moses remarked,
"That is what we have been seeking. So they went back retracing their foot-steps, till they reached
the rock. There they saw a man covered with a garment (or covering himself with his own
garment). Moses greeted him. Al-Khadir replied saying, "How do people greet each other in your
land?" Moses said, "I am Moses." He asked, "The Moses of Bani Israel?" Moses replied in the affirmative
and added, "May I follow you so that you teach me of that knowledge which you have been
taught." Al-Khadir replied, "Verily! You will not be able to remain patient with me, O Moses! I have
some of the knowledge of Allah which He has taught me and which you do not know, while you
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have some knowledge which Allah has taught you which I do not know." Moses said, "Allah willing,
you will find me patient and I will not disobey you in aught. So both of them set out walking along
the sea-shore, as they did not have a boat. In the meantime a boat passed by them and they requested
the crew of the boat to take them on board. The crew recognized Al-Khadir and took them on
board without fare. Then a sparrow came and stood on the edge of the boat and dipped its beak
once or twice in the sea. Al-Khadir said: "O Moses! My knowledge and your knowledge have not decreased
Allah's knowledge except as much as this sparrow has decreased the water of the sea with
its beak." Al-Khadir went to one of the planks of the boat and plucked it out. Moses said, "These
people gave us a free lift but you have broken their boat and scuttled it so as to drown its people."
Al-Khadir replied, "Didn't I tell you that you will not be able to remain patient with me." Moses said,
"Call me not to account for what I forgot." The first (excuse) of Moses was that he had forgotten.
Then they proceeded further and found a boy playing with other boys. Al-Khadir took hold of the
boy's head from the top and plucked it out with his hands (i.e. killed him). Moses said, "Have you
killed an innocent soul who has killed none." Al-Kha,dir replied, "Did I not tell you that you cannot
remain patient with me?" Then they both proceeded till when they came to the people of a town,
they asked them for food, but they refused to entertain them. Then they found there a wall on the
point of collapsing. Al-Khadir repaired it with his own hands. Moses said, "If you had wished, surely
you could have taken wages for it." Al-Khadir replied, "This is the parting between you and me." The
Prophet added, "May Allah be Merciful to Moses! Would that he could have been more patient to
learn more about his story with Al-Khadir. "
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 125:
Narrated Abu Musa:
A man came to the Prophet and asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What kind of fighting is in Allah's
cause? (I ask this), for some of us fight because of being enraged and angry and some for the sake of
his pride and haughtiness." The Prophet raised his head (as the questioner was standing) and said,
"He who fights so that Allah's Word (Islam) should be superior, then he fights in Allah's cause."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 126:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amar:
I saw the Prophet near the Jamra and the people were asking him questions (about religious
problems). A man asked, "O Allah's Apostle! I have slaughtered the Hadi (animal) before doing the
Rami." The Prophet replied, "Do the Rami (now) and there is no harm." Another person asked, "O Allah's
Apostle! I got my head shaved before slaughtering the animal." The Prophet replied, "Do the
slaughtering (now) and there is no harm." So on that day, when the Prophet was asked about any-
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thing as regards the ceremonies of Hajj performed before or after its due time his reply was, "Do it
(now) and there is no harm."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 127:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
While I was going with the Prophet through the ruins of Medina and he was reclining on a datepalm
leaf stalk, some Jews passed by. Some of them said to the others: Ask him (the Prophet) about
the spirit. Some of them said that they should not ask him that question as he might give a reply
which would displease them. But some of them insisted on asking, and so one of them stood up and
asked, "O Aba-l-Qasim ! What is the spirit?" The Prophet remained quiet. I thought he was being inspired
Divinely. So I stayed till that state of the Prophet (while being inspired) was over. The Prophet
then said, "And they ask you (O Muhammad) concerning the spirit --Say: The spirit -- its knowledge
is with my Lord. And of knowledge you (mankind) have been given only a little)." (17.85)
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 128:
Narrated Aswad:
Ibn Az-Zubair said to me, "Aisha used to tell you secretly a number of things. What did she tell
you about the Ka'ba?" I replied, "She told me that once the Prophet said, 'O 'Aisha! Had not your
people been still close to the pre-Islamic period of ignorance (infidelity)! I would have dismantled
the Ka'ba and would have made two doors in it; one for entrance and the other for exit." Later on
Ibn Az-Zubair did the same.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 129:
Narrated Abu At-Tufail:
the above mentioned Statement of 'Ali.
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 130:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
"Once Mu'adh was along with Allah's Apostle as a companion rider. Allah's Apostle said, "O
Mu'adh bin Jabal." Mu'adh replied, "Labbaik and Sa'daik. O Allah's Apostle!" Again the Prophet said,
"O Mu'adh!" Mu'adh said thrice, "Labbaik and Sa'daik, O Allah's Apostle!" Allah's Apostle said, "There
is none who testifies sincerely that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is
his Apostle, except that Allah, will save him from the Hell-fire." Mu'adh said, "O Allah's Apostle !
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Should I not inform the people about it so that they may have glad tidings?" He replied, "When the
people hear about it, they will solely depend on it." Then Mu'adh narrated the above-mentioned
Hadith just before his death, being afraid of committing sin (by not telling the knowledge).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 131:
Narrated Anas:
I was informed that the Prophet had said to Mu'adh, "Whosoever will meet Allah without associating
anything in worship with Him will go to Paradise." Mu'adh asked the Prophet, "Should I not
inform the people of this good news?" The Prophet replied, "No, I am afraid, lest they should depend
upon it (absolutely)."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 132:
Narrated Um Salama:
Um-Sulaim came to Allah's Apostle and said, "Verily, Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. Is it
necessary for a woman to take a bath after she has a wet dream (nocturnal sexual discharge?) The
Prophet replied, "Yes, if she notices a discharge." Um Salama, then covered her face and asked, "O
Allah's Apostle! Does a woman get a discharge?" He replied, "Yes, let your right hand be in dust (An
Arabic expression you say to a person when you contradict his statement meaning "you will not
achieve goodness"), and that is why the son resembles his mother."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 133:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
Once Allah's Apostle said, "Amongst the trees there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is
like a Muslim, tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert
areas and I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy (to answer). The others asked, "O Allah's
Apostle! inform us of it." He replied, "it is the date-palm tree." I told my father what had come to my
mind and on that he said, "Had you said it I would have preferred it to such and such a thing that I
might possess."
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 134:
Narrated 'Ali:
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I used to get the emotional urethral discharge frequently so I requested Al-Miqdad to ask the
Prophet about it. Al-Miqdad asked him and he replied, "One has to perform ablution (after it)." (See
Hadith No. 269).
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 135:
Narrated Nafi:
'Abdullah bin 'Umar said: "A man got up in the mosque and said: O Allah's Apostle 'At which place
you order us that we should assume the Ihram?' Allah's Apostle replied, 'The residents of Medina
should assure the Ihram from Dhil-Hulaifa, the people of Syria from Al-Ju,hfa and the people of
Najd from Qarn." Ibn 'Umar further said, "The people consider that Allah's Apostle had also said, 'The
residents of Yemen should assume Ihram from Yalamlam.' " Ibn 'Umar used to say, "I do not: remember
whether Allah's Apostle had said the last statement or not?"
Volume 1, Book 3, Number 136:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
A man asked the Prophet : "What (kinds of clothes) should a Muhrim (a Muslim intending to perform
'Umra or Hajj) wear? He replied, "He should not wear a shirt, a turban, trousers, a head cloak
or garment scented with saffron or Wars (kinds of perfumes). And if he has n slippers, then he can
use Khuffs (leather socks) but the socks should be cut short so as to make the ankles bare." (See
Hadith No. 615, Vol. 2).
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