Sahih al-Bukhari #3185
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) issued a command regarding dogs, specifically instructing that they should be killed. This reflects the societal context of the time, where certain animals were viewed as impure or harmful. The hadith emphasizes the Prophet's role in establishing guidelines for the community's health and safety.
Modern Application
Today, discussions about animal welfare and the role of pets in our lives are prevalent. This hadith can prompt reflection on how we balance our responsibilities towards animals with our cultural and religious beliefs.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it addresses the treatment and perception of dogs within the Islamic tradition.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #3185 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:.