What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3801 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)), narrated by Narrated `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf:, states: "(the grandfather of Salih bin Ibrahim) the story of Badr, namely, the narration regarding the sons of 'Afra'."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 3801 in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #3801

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَتَبْتُ عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ الْمَاجِشُونِ، عَنْ صَالِحِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، فِي بَدْرٍ‏.‏ يَعْنِي حَدِيثَ ابْنَىْ عَفْرَاءَ‏.‏

(the grandfather of Salih bin Ibrahim) the story of Badr, namely, the narration regarding the sons of 'Afra'.

Narrated by Narrated `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf:

Context

This hadith references the Battle of Badr, a significant event in Islamic history where the early Muslims faced the Quraysh. The narration highlights the involvement of the sons of 'Afra', who played a notable role in this battle. The takeaway from this hadith is the importance of remembering and honoring the contributions of those who participated in pivotal moments of Islamic history, such as Badr.

Modern Application

Understanding the significance of historical events like Badr can inspire contemporary Muslims to appreciate their heritage and the sacrifices made by early believers. This can foster a sense of unity and purpose in the community today.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Prophetic Biography because it recounts a key moment in Islamic history and acknowledges the individuals involved in that event.

Historical Prophetic Events Prophetic Biography