Sahih al-Bukhari #4200
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 an incident involving Abu Huraira, who, upon arriving at the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) presence, expressed his relief at escaping a life of disbelief. He had lost a slave on his journey but, upon arriving, the slave returned. The Prophet (ﷺ) acknowledged the slave's return, prompting Abu Huraira to free him for the sake of Allah. This highlights themes of redemption and the importance of freeing those in bondage.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to act selflessly and to prioritize the welfare of others. The act of manumitting a slave can be seen as a call for social justice and compassion towards those who are oppressed or marginalized in society.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Manumission of Slaves because it illustrates the importance of freeing individuals from bondage and emphasizes the value of community support in uplifting those in need.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #4200 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.