Sahih al-Bukhari #6639

Blood Money (Ad-Diyat)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذِهِ وَهَذِهِ سَوَاءٌ ‏"‏، يَعْنِي الْخِنْصَرَ وَالإِبْهَامَ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "This and this are the same." He meant the little finger and the thumb.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this brief yet profound hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) compares the little finger and the thumb, stating that they are the same. This statement reflects the simplicity and clarity of the Prophet's teachings, emphasizing that even small details can hold significance in understanding.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle can be applied to recognize the value of small things and details that often go unnoticed. It encourages individuals to appreciate the intricacies of life and the importance of perspective.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's straightforward approach to conveying messages and teachings.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6639 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Blood Money (Ad-Diyat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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