What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4545 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated Um Ruman:, states: "Aisha's mother, When `Aisha was accused, she fell down Unconscious."

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 4545 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4545

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ رُومَانَ أُمِّ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ لَمَّا رُمِيَتْ عَائِشَةُ خَرَّتْ مَغْشِيًّا عَلَيْهَا‏.‏

Aisha's mother, When `Aisha was accused, she fell down Unconscious.

Narrated by Narrated Um Ruman:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment of distress for Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), when she was falsely accused. The emotional turmoil was so intense that she fainted, highlighting the severe impact of slander and gossip on individuals. This incident underscores the importance of protecting one’s honor and the devastating effects of false accusations within a community.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of safeguarding one's reputation is crucial. People often face rumors and false accusations that can lead to anxiety and distress. It is essential to approach such situations with compassion and understanding, offering support to those affected and promoting a culture of truthfulness and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the profound emotional consequences of slander within a community and reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassionate response to personal distress.

Community Prophetic Conduct