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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 5597 in the Book of Dress.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5597

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5597 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Dress), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "When Um Sulaim gave birth to a child. she said to me, "O Anas! Watch this boy carefully and do not give him anything to eat or drink until you have taken him to the Prophet (ﷺ) tomorrow morning for t…"

Dress

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ لَمَّا وَلَدَتْ أُمُّ سُلَيْمٍ قَالَتْ لِي يَا أَنَسُ انْظُرْ هَذَا الْغُلاَمَ فَلاَ يُصِيبَنَّ شَيْئًا حَتَّى تَغْدُوَ بِهِ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُحَنِّكُهُ‏.‏ فَغَدَوْتُ بِهِ، فَإِذَا هُوَ فِي حَائِطٍ وَعَلَيْهِ خَمِيصَةٌ حُرَيْثِيَّةٌ، وَهْوَ يَسِمُ الظَّهْرَ الَّذِي قَدِمَ عَلَيْهِ فِي الْفَتْحِ‏.‏

When Um Sulaim gave birth to a child. she said to me, "O Anas! Watch this boy carefully and do not give him anything to eat or drink until you have taken him to the Prophet (ﷺ) tomorrow morning for the Tahnik." So the next morning I took the child to the Prophet (ﷺ) who was sitting in a garden and was wearing a Huraithiya Khamisa and was branding the she-camel on which he had come during the Conquest of Mecca.

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

This hadith recounts the moment when Um Sulaim gave birth and instructed Anas to take her newborn son to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for Tahnik, a practice of rubbing a date on the baby's palate. This event highlights the importance of seeking the Prophet's blessings for newborns and reflects the cultural practices surrounding childbirth and naming in early Islamic society.

Modern Application

In today's context, parents often seek blessings for their newborns through various cultural and religious practices. This hadith emphasizes the significance of introducing children to their faith and community from an early age, fostering a sense of belonging and spiritual connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the actions of the Prophet (ﷺ) in blessing children and Family as it emphasizes the role of parents in seeking spiritual guidance for their offspring.

Prophetic Conduct