Sahih al-Bukhari #2789
Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ عَمْرٌو حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ دَخَلَ عَلَىَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَعِنْدِي جَارِيَتَانِ تُغَنِّيَانِ بِغِنَاءِ بُعَاثَ، فَاضْطَجَعَ عَلَى الْفِرَاشِ وَحَوَّلَ وَجْهَهُ، فَدَخَلَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ فَانْتَهَرَنِي وَقَالَ مِزْمَارَةُ الشَّيْطَانِ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم. فَأَقْبَلَ عَلَيْهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ " دَعْهُمَا ". فَلَمَّا غَفَلَ غَمَزْتُهُمَا فَخَرَجَتَا. قَالَتْ وَكَانَ يَوْمُ عِيدٍ يَلْعَبُ السُّودَانُ بِالدَّرَقِ وَالْحِرَابِ، فَإِمَّا سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَإِمَّا قَالَ " تَشْتَهِينَ تَنْظُرِينَ ". فَقَالَتْ نَعَمْ. فَأَقَامَنِي وَرَاءَهُ خَدِّي عَلَى خَدِّهِ وَيَقُولُ " دُونَكُمْ بَنِي أَرْفِدَةَ ". حَتَّى إِذَا مَلِلْتُ قَالَ " حَسْبُكِ ". قُلْتُ نَعَمْ. قَالَ " فَاذْهَبِي ". قَالَ أَحْمَدُ عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، فَلَمَّا غَفَلَ.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to my house while two girls were singing beside me the songs of Bu'ath (a story
about the war between the two tribes of the Ansar, i.e. Khazraj and Aus, before Islam.) The Prophet (ﷺ)
reclined on the bed and turned his face to the other side. Abu Bakr came and scolded me and said
protestingly, "Instrument of Satan in the presence of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) turned his face
towards him and said, "Leave them." When Abu Bakr became inattentive, I waved the two girls to go
away and they left. It was the day of `Id when negroes used to play with leather shields and spears.
Either I requested Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) or he himself asked me whether I would like to see the display. I
replied in the affirmative. Then he let me stand behind him and my cheek was touching his cheek and
he was saying, "Carry on, O Bani Arfida (i.e. negroes)!" When I got tired, he asked me if that was
enough. I replied in the affirmative and he told me to leave.
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:
Context
In this hadith, Aisha narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ allowed two girls to sing during a festive occasion. Despite Abu Bakr's disapproval, the Prophet ﷺ emphasized the importance of joy and celebration in Islam. This event highlights the balance between cultural expression and religious observance, showcasing the Prophet's ﷺ understanding of community dynamics.
Modern Application
This teaching encourages the appreciation of cultural practices that bring joy and community together. In modern contexts, it reminds us to celebrate significant events and maintain a sense of community while being mindful of our values.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ approach to cultural expressions and celebrations within the framework of Islamic teachings.
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And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."
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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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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #2789 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.