Sahih al-Bukhari #3336
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith narrates the story of a woman punished for mistreating a cat by imprisoning it without food or water. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used this example to illustrate the consequences of cruelty to animals. The takeaway is the importance of compassion towards all living beings.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to treat animals with kindness and compassion, promoting ethical treatment of all creatures in society.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it illustrates the severe consequences of cruelty and neglect towards animals.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #3336 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophets. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:.