What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2284 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Distribution of Water), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "One of the rights of a she camel is that it should be milked at a place of water.""

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 2284 in the Book of Distribution of Water.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #2284

Distribution of Water

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُلَيْحٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مِنْ حَقِّ الإِبِلِ أَنْ تُحْلَبَ عَلَى الْمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "One of the rights of a she camel is that it should be milked at a place of water."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the rights of animals, specifically she camels, emphasizing that they should be treated with care and respect. The instruction to milk them at a place of water reflects a broader principle of ensuring the well-being of animals and recognizing their needs. This teaching promotes kindness and ethical treatment of all living beings.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle translates into advocating for animal rights and welfare. Ensuring that animals are treated humanely and their needs are met is a responsibility that can be observed in various aspects of daily life, from pet care to livestock management.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Animals in the Quran because it addresses the treatment of animals in Islam and reflects the ethical considerations surrounding their care.

Dietary Laws Animals in the Quran