Sahih al-Bukhari #5328

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ كَرِهَ أَنْ تُعْلَمَ الصُّورَةُ،‏.‏ وَقَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ نَهَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ تُضْرَبَ‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ قُتَيْبَةُ حَدَّثَنَا الْعَنْقَزِيُّ عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ وَقَالَ تُضْرَبُ الصُّورَةُ‏.‏
that Ibn `Umar disliked the branding of animals on the face. Ibn `Umar said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade beating (animals) on the face."
Narrated by Narrated Salim:

Context

This hadith highlights Ibn `Umar's disapproval of branding animals on the face, which the Prophet (ﷺ) had forbidden. It reflects a broader principle of kindness and ethical treatment of animals, emphasizing that even in their handling, compassion should prevail.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages us to treat all living beings with kindness and respect. Whether it’s pets or wildlife, being mindful of how we care for and interact with animals is essential for fostering a compassionate community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of humane treatment and ethical considerations in our interactions with animals.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5328 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Hunting, Slaughtering. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Salim:.

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