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Sahih al-Bukhari #6065

Asking Permission
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 نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ ـ هُوَ ابْنُ سَعِيدٍ ـ عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ رَأَيْتُنِي مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَنَيْتُ بِيَدِي بَيْتًا، يُكِنُّنِي مِنَ الْمَطَرِ، وَيُظِلُّنِي مِنَ الشَّمْسِ، مَا أَعَانَنِي عَلَيْهِ أَحَدٌ مِنْ خَلْقِ اللَّهِ‏.‏
During the life-time of the Prophet (ﷺ) I built a house with my own hands so that it might protect me from the rain and shade me from the sun; and none of Allah's creatures assisted me in building it.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

In this narration, Ibn `Umar recounts a personal experience of building a house with his own hands, emphasizing self-reliance and the value of hard work. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledges this effort, highlighting the importance of personal labor and the dignity that comes from self-sufficiency.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to take pride in their work and efforts. In a world where many seek shortcuts, the value of hard work and personal achievement remains a vital lesson for success and fulfillment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor because it highlights the significance of personal effort and the dignity associated with hard work.

Wages and Labor

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6065 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Asking Permission. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.

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