What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4827 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Commit yourself to the Qur'an, for by Him in whose Hand is my soul, it is surely more prone to break away than a camel in its bind."

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 4827 in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4827

Virtues of the Qur'an

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 الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ بُرَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ تَعَاهَدُوا الْقُرْآنَ فَوَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَهُوَ أَشَدُّ تَفَصِّيًا مِنَ الإِبِلِ فِي عُقُلِهَا ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Commit yourself to the Qur'an, for by Him in whose Hand is my soul, it is surely more prone to break away than a camel in its bind.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stresses the necessity of regularly engaging with the Qur'an. He compares the Qur'an's tendency to slip away from one's memory to a camel that escapes from its binding. This analogy serves as a reminder of the importance of commitment to the Qur'an to retain its teachings in our hearts.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to establish a routine of reading and reflecting on the Qur'an. This could involve daily recitation, memorization, or studying its meanings, helping to keep the teachings alive in our hearts and minds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the importance of committing oneself to the Qur'an, which is regarded as the ultimate divine revelation in Islam.

Quran Divine Revelation