Sahih al-Bukhari #4246
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, Aisha recounts a statement made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during his illness. He condemned the practice of the Jews who turned the graves of their prophets into places of worship. Aisha noted that had it not been for this warning, the Prophet's grave would have been made prominent, as he feared it might be venerated.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder to respect the graves of religious figures without turning them into sites of worship. In contemporary society, this principle encourages us to honor the legacy of influential figures while avoiding practices that may lead to misguidance.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Warning and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights a caution against idolizing graves and emphasizes the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on proper conduct regarding his burial.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #4246 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 `Urwa bin Az-Zubair:.