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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 7057 in the Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah.

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Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #7057

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7057 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah), narrated by Narrated Nafi`:, states: "`Abdullah said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) arranged for a horse race, and the prepared horses were given less food for a few days before the race to win the race, and were allowed to run from Al-Hafya to Thani…"

Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا جُوَيْرِيَةُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سَابَقَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَ الْخَيْلِ، فَأُرْسِلَتِ الَّتِي ضُمِّرَتْ مِنْهَا وَأَمَدُهَا إِلَى الْحَفْيَاءِ إِلَى ثَنِيَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ، وَالَّتِي لَمْ تُضَمَّرْ أَمَدُهَا ثَنِيَّةُ الْوَدَاعِ إِلَى مَسْجِدِ بَنِي زُرَيْقٍ، وَأَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ كَانَ فِيمَنْ سَابَقَ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ عَنْ لَيْثٍ عَنْ نَافِعٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ‏.‏

`Abdullah said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) arranged for a horse race, and the prepared horses were given less food for a few days before the race to win the race, and were allowed to run from Al-Hafya to Thaniyat-al- Wada`, and the unprepared horses were allowed to run between Thaniyat-al-Wada` and the mosque of Bani Zuraiq," `Abdullah was one of those who participated in the race.

Narrated by Narrated Nafi`:

Context

This hadith describes a horse race organized by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), where he set specific conditions for the horses involved. The preparation of the horses reflects the importance of effort and diligence in achieving success. This event illustrates the Prophet's engagement in community activities and his encouragement of healthy competition, emphasizing the value of sportsmanship and preparation.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith highlights the importance of preparation and hard work in achieving goals, whether in sports or other endeavors. It encourages individuals to put in the necessary effort to succeed while also enjoying the spirit of friendly competition.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor because it emphasizes the significance of effort and preparation in achieving success, reflecting the broader principles of diligence and hard work in any undertaking.

Wages and Labor