Sahih al-Bukhari #5289
Hunting, Slaughtering
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 أَبِي بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، سَمِعَ ابْنَ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، يُخْبِرُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ جَارِيَةً لَهُمْ كَانَتْ تَرْعَى غَنَمًا بِسَلْعٍ، فَأَبْصَرَتْ بِشَاةٍ مِنْ غَنَمِهَا مَوْتًا، فَكَسَرَتْ حَجَرًا فَذَبَحَتْهَا، فَقَالَ لأَهْلِهِ لاَ تَأْكُلُوا حَتَّى آتِيَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَسْأَلَهُ، أَوْ حَتَّى أُرْسِلَ إِلَيْهِ مَنْ يَسْأَلُهُ. فَأَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَوْ بَعَثَ إِلَيْهِ فَأَمَرَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِأَكْلِهَا.
that a slave girl of theirs used to shepherd some sheep at Si'a (a mountain near Medina). On seeing
one of her sheep dying, she broke a stone and slaughtered it. Ka`b said to his family, "Do not eat (of
it) till I go to the Prophet (ﷺ) and ask him, or, till I send someone to ask him." So he went to the Prophet (ﷺ)
or sent someone to him The Prophet (ﷺ) permitted (them) to eat it.
Narrated by Narrated Ka`b:
Context
In this hadith, a slave girl slaughters a sheep that has died from natural causes, and the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is consulted before the family consumes it. He permits them to eat it, demonstrating the importance of seeking guidance in matters of dietary laws and the blessings associated with food.
Modern Application
This hadith highlights the significance of seeking knowledge and guidance regarding food consumption. In today's context, it encourages individuals to inquire about the permissibility of certain foods, ensuring that their dietary choices align with Islamic principles.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Blessings in Food because it illustrates the importance of adhering to dietary guidelines and recognizing the blessings associated with permissible food.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5289 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Hunting, Slaughtering. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ka`b:.