Sahih al-Bukhari #1975
Sales and Trade
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَدِمَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَوْفٍ الْمَدِينَةَ فَآخَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ سَعْدِ بْنِ الرَّبِيعِ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، وَكَانَ سَعْدٌ ذَا غِنًى، فَقَالَ لِعَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ أُقَاسِمُكَ مَالِي نِصْفَيْنِ، وَأُزَوِّجُكَ. قَالَ بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي أَهْلِكَ وَمَالِكَ، دُلُّونِي عَلَى السُّوقِ. فَمَا رَجَعَ حَتَّى اسْتَفْضَلَ أَقِطًا وَسَمْنًا، فَأَتَى بِهِ أَهْلَ مَنْزِلِهِ، فَمَكَثْنَا يَسِيرًا ـ أَوْ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ ـ فَجَاءَ وَعَلَيْهِ وَضَرٌ مِنْ صُفْرَةٍ، فَقَالَ لَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَهْيَمْ ". قَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ تَزَوَّجْتُ امْرَأَةً مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ. قَالَ " مَا سُقْتَ إِلَيْهَا ". قَالَ نَوَاةً مِنْ ذَهَبٍ، أَوْ وَزْنَ نَوَاةٍ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ. قَالَ " أَوْلِمْ وَلَوْ بِشَاةٍ ".
When `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf came to Medina, the Prophet (ﷺ) established a bond of brotherhood
between him and Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi al-Ansari. Sa`d was a rich man, so he said to `Abdur-Rahman, "I
will give you half of my property and will help you marry." `Abdur-Rahman said (to him), "May
Allah bless you in your family and property. Show me the market." So `Abdur-Rahman did not return
from the market) till he gained some dried buttermilk (yogurt) and butter (through trading). He
brought that to his house-hold. We stayed for sometime (or as long as Allah wished), and then
`Abdur-Rahman came, scented with yellowish perfume. The Prophet (ﷺ) said (to him) "What is this?" He
replied, "I got married to an Ansari woman." The Prophet (ﷺ) asked, "What did you pay her?" He replied,
"A gold stone or gold equal to the weight of a date stone." The Prophet (ﷺ) said (to him), "Give a wedding
banquet even if with one sheep."
Narrated by Narrated Anas:
Context
This hadith narrates the story of `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf, who was welcomed into Medina by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through a bond of brotherhood with Sa`d bin Ar-Rabi. Sa`d offered to share his wealth and assist in marriage, showcasing the spirit of community and support among Muslims. The Prophet's encouragement to hold a wedding banquet, even if modest, underscores the importance of celebrating significant life events.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith illustrates the value of community support and generosity. It encourages individuals to celebrate milestones in life, such as marriages, with gratitude and hospitality, regardless of their financial situation.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Wages and Labor because it highlights the importance of generosity in social interactions and the ethical conduct of earning and sharing wealth.
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And [remember, O Muhammad], when you said to the one on whom Allah bestowed favor and you bestowed favor, "Keep your wife and fear Allah," while you concealed within yourself that which Allah is to disclose. And you feared the people, while Allah has more right that you fear Him. So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you in order that there not be upon the believers any discomfort concerning the wives of their adopted sons when they no longer have need of them. And ever is the command of Allah accomplished.
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And marry the unmarried among you and the righteous among your male slaves and female slaves. If they should be poor, Allah will enrich them from His bounty, and Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #1975 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sales and Trade. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.