Sahih al-Bukhari #5255
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Aisha (ra) narrates an incident where a boy was brought to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for Tahnik, a practice of softening dates and rubbing them on the gums of a newborn. During this process, the boy unexpectedly urinated on the Prophet (ﷺ). Rather than reacting negatively, the Prophet (ﷺ) had water poured over the area to cleanse it, demonstrating his patience and composure in a delicate situation.
Modern Application
This hadith highlights the importance of maintaining calmness and cleanliness when dealing with young children. Parents can learn to handle unexpected situations with grace and to prioritize hygiene, especially in parenting scenarios where accidents are common.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Treatment of the Dead because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) gentle approach to unexpected events and his emphasis on cleanliness.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5255 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.