What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4107 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "During the year of the Conquest (of Mecca), the Prophet (ﷺ) entered Mecca through Kada which was at the upper part of Mecca."

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 4107 in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4107

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 الْهَيْثَمُ بْنُ خَارِجَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ أَخْبَرَتْهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَخَلَ عَامَ الْفَتْحِ مِنْ كَدَاءٍ الَّتِي بِأَعْلَى مَكَّةَ‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ أَبُو أُسَامَةَ وَوُهَيْبٌ فِي كَدَاءٍ‏.‏

During the year of the Conquest (of Mecca), the Prophet (ﷺ) entered Mecca through Kada which was at the upper part of Mecca.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha narrates an event during the Conquest of Mecca, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered the city through a specific route. This moment signifies the importance of strategic planning and the significance of the Conquest itself in Islamic history.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of planning and strategy in achieving significant goals. It encourages individuals to consider the best approaches in their endeavors, whether personal or communal.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Conquest of Makkah because it marks a pivotal event in Islamic history and highlights the significance of the Prophet's actions during this time.

Conquest of Makkah