Sahih al-Bukhari #6468
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith recounts a historical detail regarding the measurement of a Sa' during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights that the Sa' was defined as one Mudd plus one-third of a Mudd, and notes that this measurement was later altered during the caliphate of Umar bin Abdul Aziz. This reflects the evolving nature of practices and standards in Islamic history.
Modern Application
Understanding historical measurements helps us appreciate the context of Islamic practices today. It reminds us that Islamic traditions can adapt while maintaining their core principles, encouraging us to be flexible and informed in our practices.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Historical Lessons and Prophetic Tradition because it provides insight into the practices during the Prophet's time and the subsequent developments in Islamic measurements.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6468 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Expiation for Unfulfilled Oaths. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Al-Ju'aid bin `Abdur-Rahman:.