What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2766 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)), narrated by Narrated Ar-Rubayyi 'bint Mu'auwidh:, states: "We were in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) providing the wounded with water and treating them and bringing the killed to Medina (from the battle field) ."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 2766 in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #2766

Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ ذَكْوَانَ، عَنِ الرُّبَيِّعِ بِنْتِ مُعَوِّذٍ، قَالَتْ كُنَّا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَسْقِي، وَنُدَاوِي الْجَرْحَى، وَنَرُدُّ الْقَتْلَى إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ‏.‏

We were in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) providing the wounded with water and treating them and bringing the killed to Medina (from the battle field) .

Narrated by Narrated Ar-Rubayyi 'bint Mu'auwidh:

Context

In this hadith, Ar-Rubayyi' bint Mu'auwidh describes her experience with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during a time of conflict. She and others provided care for the wounded and transported the deceased back to Medina. This illustrates the importance of compassion and support for those affected by war.

Modern Application

Today, this principle of providing care and support can be seen in community service and humanitarian efforts. Individuals can engage in helping the needy and supporting those who are suffering, reflecting the same spirit of compassion demonstrated by the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Hospitality in Islam because it emphasizes the role of support and care during times of conflict and the importance of hospitality towards those in need.

Jihad Hospitality in Islam

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If you do not aid the Prophet - Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, "Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us." And Allah sent down his tranquillity upon him and supported him with angels you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah - that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.

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So We saved him and those with him in the laden ship.

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So We responded to him and removed what afflicted him of adversity. And We gave him [back] his family and the like thereof with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for the worshippers [of Allah].

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So We responded to him and saved him from the distress. And thus do We save the believers.

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This hadith is #2766 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ar-Rubayyi 'bint Mu'auwidh:.

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