What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4433 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated Sa`id Ibn Zaid:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Al-Kam'a is like the Mann (sweet resin or gum) (in that it grows naturally without human care) and its water is a cure for the eye diseases.""

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 4433 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4433

Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْكَمْأَةُ مِنَ الْمَنِّ وَمَاؤُهَا شِفَاءُ الْعَيْنِ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Al-Kam'a is like the Mann (sweet resin or gum) (in that it grows naturally without human care) and its water is a cure for the eye diseases."

Narrated by Narrated Sa`id Ibn Zaid:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes al-Kam'a (a type of mushroom) as a natural blessing, likening it to Mann, which grows without human intervention. He also mentions that its water can serve as a remedy for eye ailments, highlighting the significance of natural remedies.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to explore natural foods and remedies in their daily lives. It promotes an appreciation for the blessings found in nature and the potential health benefits they can provide.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the value of natural provisions and their benefits as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Blessings in Food