What is Sahih al-Bukhari 481 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.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 481 in the Book of Prayers (Salat).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #481

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 بْنَ عُمَرَ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَنْزِلُ فِي الْمَسِيلِ الَّذِي فِي أَدْنَى مَرِّ الظَّهْرَانِ، قِبَلَ الْمَدِينَةِ حِينَ يَهْبِطُ مِنَ الصَّفْرَاوَاتِ يَنْزِلُ فِي بَطْنِ ذَلِكَ الْمَسِيلِ عَنْ يَسَارِ الطَّرِيقِ، وَأَنْتَ ذَاهِبٌ إِلَى مَكَّةَ، لَيْسَ بَيْنَ مَنْزِلِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَبَيْنَ الطَّرِيقِ إِلاَّ رَمْيَةٌ بِحَجَرٍ‏.‏

See translation for hadith 484 above

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was known to take a specific route during his travels, demonstrating his connection to the land and the people. His practice of stopping at a certain place near Medina reflects the importance of recognizing and respecting local geography. This hadith illustrates the Prophet's attentiveness to his surroundings and serves as a reminder to appreciate the places we traverse.

Modern Application

In our daily commutes or travels, we can take inspiration from the Prophet's example by being mindful of our surroundings and the history of the places we visit. This awareness can enrich our experiences and foster a deeper connection with our environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the Prophet's habits and behavior during travel, highlighting his connection to his surroundings.

Prophetic Conduct