Sahih al-Bukhari #3754
Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُرَيْحُ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ، يُحَدِّثُ قَالَ ابْتَاعَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ مِنْ عَازِبٍ رَحْلاً فَحَمَلْتُهُ مَعَهُ قَالَ فَسَأَلَهُ عَازِبٌ عَنْ مَسِيرِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ أُخِذَ عَلَيْنَا بِالرَّصَدِ، فَخَرَجْنَا لَيْلاً، فَأَحْثَثْنَا لَيْلَتَنَا وَيَوْمَنَا حَتَّى قَامَ قَائِمُ الظَّهِيرَةِ، ثُمَّ رُفِعَتْ لَنَا صَخْرَةٌ، فَأَتَيْنَاهَا وَلَهَا شَىْءٌ مِنْ ظِلٍّ قَالَ فَفَرَشْتُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرْوَةً مَعِي، ثُمَّ اضْطَجَعَ عَلَيْهَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَانْطَلَقْتُ أَنْفُضُ مَا حَوْلَهُ، فَإِذَا أَنَا بِرَاعٍ قَدْ أَقْبَلَ فِي غُنَيْمَةٍ يُرِيدُ مِنَ الصَّخْرَةِ مِثْلَ الَّذِي أَرَدْنَا فَسَأَلْتُهُ لِمَنْ أَنْتَ يَا غُلاَمُ فَقَالَ أَنَا لِفُلاَنٍ. فَقُلْتُ لَهُ هَلْ فِي غَنَمِكَ مِنْ لَبَنٍ قَالَ نَعَمْ. قُلْتُ لَهُ هَلْ أَنْتَ حَالِبٌ قَالَ نَعَمْ. فَأَخَذَ شَاةً مِنْ غَنَمِهِ فَقُلْتُ لَهُ انْفُضِ الضَّرْعَ. قَالَ فَحَلَبَ كُثْبَةً مِنْ لَبَنٍ، وَمَعِي إِدَاوَةٌ مِنْ مَاءٍ عَلَيْهَا خِرْقَةٌ قَدْ رَوَّأْتُهَا لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَصَبَبْتُ عَلَى اللَّبَنِ حَتَّى بَرَدَ أَسْفَلُهُ، ثُمَّ أَتَيْتُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقُلْتُ اشْرَبْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ. فَشَرِبَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَتَّى رَضِيتُ، ثُمَّ ارْتَحَلْنَا وَالطَّلَبُ فِي إِثْرِنَا.
Abu Bakr bought a (camel's) saddle from `Azib, and I carried it for him. `Azib (i.e. my father) asked
Abu Bakr regarding the journey of the migration of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). Abu Bakr said, "Close observers
were appointed by our enemies to watch us. So we went out at night and travelled throughout the
night and the following day till it was noon, then we perceived a rock and went towards it, and there
was some shade under it. I spread a cloak I had with me for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and then the Prophet (ﷺ) layed
on it. I went out to guard him and all of a sudden I saw a shepherd coming with his sheep looking for
the same, the shade of the rock as we did, I asked him, 'O boy, to whom do you belong?' He replied, 'I
belong to so-and-so.' I asked him, 'Is there some milk in your sheep?' He replied in the affirmative. I
asked him, 'Will you milk?' He replied in the affirmative. Then he got hold of one of his sheep. I said
to him, 'Remove the dust from its udder.' Then he milked a little milk. I had a water-skin with me
which was tied with a piece of cloth. I had prepared the water-skin for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) . So I poured
some water over the milk (container) till its bottom became cold. Then I brought the milk to the
Prophet and said, 'Drink, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ).' Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) drank till I became pleased. Then we
departed and the pursuers were following us."
Narrated by Narrated Al-Bara:
Context
This hadith recounts a moment during the migration of the Prophet (ﷺ) where Abu Bakr and the Prophet (ﷺ) sought shelter under a rock. It highlights the challenges they faced and the hospitality shown by a shepherd who provided them with milk. This moment illustrates the themes of companionship, support, and the significance of hospitality in times of need.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of helping others, especially during difficult times. Acts of kindness, such as offering food or shelter to those in need, can have a profound impact on individuals and communities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Historical Event: Exodus and Hospitality in Islam because it depicts a significant moment in Islamic history while also emphasizing the value of hospitality and support during challenging circumstances.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #3754 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Al-Bara:.