What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6442 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oaths and Vows), narrated by Narrated Sauda:, states: "(the wife of the Prophet) One of our sheep died and we tanned its skin and kept on infusing dates in it till it was a worn out water skin."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 6442 in the Book of Oaths and Vows.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #6442

Oaths and Vows

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُقَاتِلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنْ سَوْدَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَتْ مَاتَتْ لَنَا شَاةٌ فَدَبَغْنَا مَسْكَهَا ثُمَّ مَا زِلْنَا نَنْبِذُ فِيهِ حَتَّى صَارَتْ شَنًّا‏.‏

(the wife of the Prophet) One of our sheep died and we tanned its skin and kept on infusing dates in it till it was a worn out water skin.

Narrated by Narrated Sauda:

Context

In this hadith, Sauda, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), recounts an experience where they tanned the skin of a sheep that had died and used it to infuse dates, creating a water skin. This situation highlights the resourcefulness and practical approach of the Prophet's household in utilizing available resources, demonstrating a theme of sustainability and careful use of materials.

Modern Application

Today, this principle of resourcefulness can be applied in our daily lives by minimizing waste and finding creative ways to repurpose items. For instance, using old containers for storage or crafting can help reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Vessels and Utensils because it illustrates the practical use of materials in daily life, reflecting the importance of resourcefulness in Islamic teachings.

Eating Etiquette Vessels and Utensils