Sahih al-Bukhari #205

Ablutions (Wudu')
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَانُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا الأَوْزَاعِيُّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَمْسَحُ عَلَى عِمَامَتِهِ وَخُفَّيْهِ‏.‏ وَتَابَعَهُ مَعْمَرٌ عَنْ يَحْيَى عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ عَنْ عَمْرٍو قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
My father said, "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) passing wet hands over his turban and Khuffs (socks made from thick fabric or leather).
Narrated by Narrated Ja`far bin `Amr:

Context

This hadith describes an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is seen performing ablution (Wudu) while wearing a turban and Khuffs (leather socks). This act illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) practical approach to purification and the allowances made for wearing certain garments during the process, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in Islam.

Modern Application

In modern times, Muslims can take inspiration from this hadith by ensuring they maintain cleanliness and perform Wudu properly, even while wearing various types of clothing. This practice reinforces the significance of purity in daily life and worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) method of performing ablution while dressed, showcasing the importance of cleanliness in Islamic rituals.

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This hadith is #205 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Ablutions (Wudu'). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ja`far bin `Amr:.

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