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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 5296 in the Book of Hunting, Slaughtering.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5296

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5296 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hunting, Slaughtering), narrated by Narrates `Abdullah bin Mughaffal:, states: "While we were besieging the castle of Khaibar, Somebody threw a skin full of fat and I went ahead to take it, but on looking behind, I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) and I felt shy in his presence (and did not…"

Hunting, Slaughtering

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كُنَّا مُحَاصِرِينَ قَصْرَ خَيْبَرَ، فَرَمَى إِنْسَانٌ بِجِرَابٍ فِيهِ شَحْمٌ، فَنَزَوْتُ لآخُذَهُ، فَالْتَفَتُّ فَإِذَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَاسْتَحْيَيْتُ مِنْهُ‏.

While we were besieging the castle of Khaibar, Somebody threw a skin full of fat and I went ahead to take it, but on looking behind, I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) and I felt shy in his presence (and did not take it).

Narrated by Narrates `Abdullah bin Mughaffal:

Context

During a siege at Khaibar, Abdullah bin Mughaffal recounts an incident where he was about to take a skin full of fat but felt shy upon seeing the Prophet ﷺ. This moment emphasizes the importance of respect and modesty in actions, especially in the presence of the Prophet, highlighting the moral values that should guide behavior.

Modern Application

This hadith teaches us the value of respect and humility in our interactions. In daily life, we can apply this by being mindful of our actions and the presence of others, ensuring we conduct ourselves with dignity and consideration.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication because it illustrates the importance of maintaining respect and modesty in one's actions, particularly in the presence of esteemed individuals.

Respectful Communication