What is Sahih al-Bukhari 478 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prayers (Salat)) states: "See translation for hadith 484 above"

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 478 in the Book of Prayers (Salat).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #478

Prayers (Salat)

Sahih

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

وَأَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَنْزِلُ تَحْتَ سَرْحَةٍ ضَخْمَةٍ دُونَ الرُّوَيْثَةِ عَنْ يَمِينِ الطَّرِيقِ، وَوِجَاهَ الطَّرِيقِ فِي مَكَانٍ بَطْحٍ سَهْلٍ، حَتَّى يُفْضِيَ مِنْ أَكَمَةٍ دُوَيْنَ بَرِيدِ الرُّوَيْثَةِ بِمِيلَيْنِ، وَقَدِ انْكَسَرَ أَعْلاَهَا، فَانْثَنَى فِي جَوْفِهَا، وَهِيَ قَائِمَةٌ عَلَى سَاقٍ، وَفِي سَاقِهَا كُثُبٌ كَثِيرَةٌ‏.‏

See translation for hadith 484 above

Context

This narration discusses the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of resting under a large tree while traveling. The details highlight the Prophet's (ﷺ) humility and the simplicity of his lifestyle, as well as the importance of finding comfort in nature during journeys. It showcases the balance between spiritual duties and the need for rest.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this hadith encourages individuals to take breaks and find moments of peace in nature. It serves as a reminder of the importance of self-care and balance in our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the context of the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions and the importance of preserving and transmitting his practices.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith