Sahih al-Bukhari #3574

Companions of the Prophet
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ حَدَّثَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَأْخُذُهُ وَالْحَسَنَ فَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ أَحِبَّهُمَا فَإِنِّي أُحِبُّهُمَا ‏"‏‏.‏
That the Prophet (ﷺ) used to take him (i.e. Usama) and Al-Hassan (in his lap) and say: "O Allah! Love them, as I love them."
Narrated by Narrated Usama bin Zaid:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated his deep affection for Usama and Al-Hassan by praying for Allah's love for them. This act highlights the importance of expressing love and affection within families, especially towards children. It emphasizes the role of parents in nurturing love and kindness in their relationships.

Modern Application

In parenting today, this hadith serves as a reminder for parents to openly express their love for their children. By doing so, they can foster a loving and supportive environment that encourages emotional well-being and strong family bonds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Love of God because it showcases the Prophet's (ﷺ) loving nature towards his family and his desire for Allah's love to encompass them.

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This hadith is #3574 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Usama bin Zaid:.

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