Sahih al-Bukhari #198
Ablutions (Wudu')
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ لَمَّا ثَقُلَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَاشْتَدَّ بِهِ وَجَعُهُ، اسْتَأْذَنَ أَزْوَاجَهُ فِي أَنْ يُمَرَّضَ فِي بَيْتِي، فَأَذِنَّ لَهُ، فَخَرَجَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَ رَجُلَيْنِ تَخُطُّ رِجْلاَهُ فِي الأَرْضِ بَيْنَ عَبَّاسٍ وَرَجُلٍ آخَرَ. قَالَ عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ فَأَخْبَرْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَبَّاسٍ فَقَالَ أَتَدْرِي مَنِ الرَّجُلُ الآخَرُ قُلْتُ لاَ. قَالَ هُوَ عَلِيٌّ. وَكَانَتْ عَائِشَةُ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ تُحَدِّثُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ بَعْدَ مَا دَخَلَ بَيْتَهُ وَاشْتَدَّ وَجَعُهُ
" هَرِيقُوا عَلَىَّ مِنْ سَبْعِ قِرَبٍ، لَمْ تُحْلَلْ أَوْكِيَتُهُنَّ، لَعَلِّي أَعْهَدُ إِلَى النَّاسِ ". وَأُجْلِسَ فِي مِخْضَبٍ لِحَفْصَةَ زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم، ثُمَّ طَفِقْنَا نَصُبُّ عَلَيْهِ تِلْكَ حَتَّى طَفِقَ يُشِيرُ إِلَيْنَا أَنْ قَدْ فَعَلْتُنَّ، ثُمَّ خَرَجَ إِلَى النَّاسِ.
When the ailment of the Prophet (ﷺ) became aggravated and his disease became severe, he asked his
wives to permit him to be nursed (treated) in my house. So they gave him the permission. Then the
Prophet came (to my house) with the support of two men, and his legs were dragging on the ground,
between `Abbas, and another man." 'Ubaidullah (the sub narrator) said, "I informed `Abdullah bin
`Abbas of what `Aisha said. Ibn `Abbas said: 'Do you know who was the other man?' I replied in the
negative. Ibn `Abbas said, 'He was `Ali (bin Abi Talib)." `Aisha further said, "When the Prophet (ﷺ) came
to my house and his sickness became aggravated he ordered us to pour seven skins full of water on
him, so that he might give some advice to the people. So he was seated in a Mikhdab (brass tub)
belonging to Hafsa, the wife of the Prophet. Then, all of us started pouring water on him from the
water skins till he beckoned to us to stop and that we have done (what he wanted us to do). After that
he went out to the people."
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:
Context
This hadith recounts the final days of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his request for water to be poured over him as he prepared to address the people. It highlights his concern for the community even in times of personal hardship, showcasing his leadership and dedication.
Modern Application
This principle can inspire individuals today to prioritize community welfare and support others, even when facing personal challenges. It emphasizes the importance of leadership and compassion.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Family and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) relationship with his family and his commitment to his community during difficult times.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #198 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Ablutions (Wudu'). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.