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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 2609 in the Book of Conditions.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #2609

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2609 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Conditions), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "The Ansar said to the Prophet, "Divide our date-palms between us and our emigrant brothers." The Prophet said, "No." The Ansar said to the emigrants, "You may do the labor (in our gardens) and we wi…"

Conditions

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 الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَتِ الأَنْصَارُ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم اقْسِمْ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ إِخْوَانِنَا النَّخِيلَ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَقَالَ تَكْفُونَا الْمَئُونَةَ وَنُشْرِكُكُمْ فِي الثَّمَرَةِ‏.‏ قَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا‏.‏

The Ansar said to the Prophet, "Divide our date-palms between us and our emigrant brothers." The Prophet said, "No." The Ansar said to the emigrants, "You may do the labor (in our gardens) and we will share the fruits with you." The emigrants said, "We hear and obey."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this narration, the Ansar approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, requesting that he divide their date-palms with the emigrants. The Prophet ﷺ declined their request but encouraged a partnership where the emigrants would work in the gardens and share the fruits. This interaction highlights the spirit of cooperation and mutual support among the early Muslim community, emphasizing hospitality and shared responsibilities.

Modern Application

This principle can be seen in modern partnerships and collaborations where individuals work together for mutual benefit. In everyday life, communities can foster cooperation by sharing resources and supporting one another, creating a sense of belonging and unity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Hospitality in Islam because it reflects the values of cooperation and generosity in supporting one another within the community.

Community Hospitality in Islam