Sahih al-Bukhari #5669

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَوْهَبٍ، قَالَ أَرْسَلَنِي أَهْلِي إِلَى أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ بِقَدَحٍ مِنْ مَاءٍ ـ وَقَبَضَ إِسْرَائِيلُ ثَلاَثَ أَصَابِعَ ـ مِنْ فِضَّةٍ فِيهِ شَعَرٌ مِنْ شَعَرِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَكَانَ إِذَا أَصَابَ الإِنْسَانَ عَيْنٌ أَوْ شَىْءٌ بَعَثَ إِلَيْهَا مِخْضَبَهُ، فَاطَّلَعْتُ فِي الْجُلْجُلِ فَرَأَيْتُ شَعَرَاتٍ حُمْرًا‏.‏
`Uthman bin `Abdullah bin Mauhab said, "My people sent me with a bowl of water to Um Salama." Isra'il approximated three fingers ('indicating the small size of the container in which there was some hair of the Prophet. `Uthman added, "If any person suffered from evil eye or some other disease, he would send a vessel (containing water) to Um Salama. I looked into the container (that held the hair of the Prophet) and saw a few red hairs in it,"
Narrated by Narrated IsraiI:

Context

In this narration, `Uthman bin `Abdullah recounts how people would send a bowl of water containing hair from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to Um Salama for healing purposes. This practice reflects the belief in the blessings associated with the Prophet's relics and the significance of seeking help through spiritual means during times of distress.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can inspire individuals to seek blessings and comfort through spiritual practices. It highlights the importance of faith and the belief in the power of prayer and positive intentions when facing challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food and Vessels and Utensils because it illustrates the significance of using items associated with the Prophet (ﷺ) for healing and blessings, emphasizing the spiritual connection to everyday objects.

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This hadith is #5669 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated IsraiI:.

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