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Sahih al-Bukhari #2979

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2979 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus)), narrated by Narrated `Isa bin Tahman:, states: "Anas brought out to us two worn out leather shoes without hair and with pieces of leather straps. Later on Thabit Al-Banani told me that Anas said that they were the shoes of the Prophet."

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

حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الأَسَدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ طَهْمَانَ، قَالَ أَخْرَجَ إِلَيْنَا أَنَسٌ نَعْلَيْنِ جَرْدَاوَيْنِ لَهُمَا قِبَالاَنِ، فَحَدَّثَنِي ثَابِتٌ الْبُنَانِيُّ بَعْدُ عَنْ أَنَسٍ أَنَّهُمَا نَعْلاَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏

Anas brought out to us two worn out leather shoes without hair and with pieces of leather straps. Later on Thabit Al-Banani told me that Anas said that they were the shoes of the Prophet.

Narrated by Narrated `Isa bin Tahman:

Context

Anas bin Malik presents two worn-out shoes belonging to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which serve as a tangible reminder of the simplicity and humility of the Prophet's life. This hadith emphasizes the importance of modesty and the prophetic example in personal conduct, showcasing how material possessions do not define one's status.

Modern Application

In a world often focused on material wealth, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace simplicity and humility. It serves as a reminder that true value lies not in possessions but in character and conduct.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Example because it highlights the simplicity and humility of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a model for Muslims.

Prophetic Conduct Prophetic Example

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He said, "I saw what they did not see, so I took a handful [of dust] from the track of the messenger and threw it, and thus did my soul entice me."

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فَلَمَّآ أَن جَآءَ ٱلْبَشِيرُ أَلْقَىٰهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِهِۦ فَٱرْتَدَّ بَصِيرًۭا ۖ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"

وَشَرَوْهُ بِثَمَنٍۭ بَخْسٍۢ دَرَٰهِمَ مَعْدُودَةٍۢ وَكَانُوا۟ فِيهِ مِنَ ٱلزَّٰهِدِينَ

And they sold him for a reduced price - a few dirhams - and they were, concerning him, of those content with little.

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Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)

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قَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا فَتًۭى يَذْكُرُهُمْ يُقَالُ لَهُۥٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمُ

They said, "We heard a young man mention them who is called Abraham."

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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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