What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1642 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "I twisted (the garlands) for the Hadis of the Prophet (ﷺ) before he assumed Ihram."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1642 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1642

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ فَتَلْتُ لِهَدْىِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ تَعْنِي الْقَلاَئِدَ ـ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُحْرِمَ‏.‏

I twisted (the garlands) for the Hadis of the Prophet (ﷺ) before he assumed Ihram.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

This hadith highlights a moment when `Aisha prepared garlands for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) before he assumed Ihram. It reflects the personal and communal aspects of preparing for Hajj and the significance of intention in religious rituals. The takeaway is the importance of preparation in fulfilling religious duties.

Modern Application

During the Hajj season, many individuals prepare for the pilgrimage by gathering necessary items and making spiritual preparations. This hadith emphasizes the importance of being ready and intentional in one's worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it discusses the preparations associated with the pilgrimage and the actions of the Prophet (ﷺ) in this context.

Hajj