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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 7079 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 #7079

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7079 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah), narrated by Narrated Jubair bin Mut`im:, states: "A lady came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and she talked to him about something, and he gave her some order. She said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! If I should not find you?" He said, "If you should not find…"

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.

حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي وَعَمِّي، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جُبَيْرٍ، أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، جُبَيْرَ بْنَ مُطْعِمٍ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ امْرَأَةً أَتَتْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَكَلَّمَتْهُ فِي شَىْءٍ، فَأَمَرَهَا بِأَمْرٍ فَقَالَتْ أَرَأَيْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنْ لَمْ أَجِدْكَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنْ لَمْ تَجِدِينِي فَأْتِي أَبَا بَكْرٍ ‏"‏‏.‏ زَادَ الْحُمَيْدِيُّ عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ كَأَنَّهَا تَعْنِي الْمَوْتَ‏.‏

A lady came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and she talked to him about something, and he gave her some order. She said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! If I should not find you?" He said, "If you should not find me, then go to Abu Bakr." Ibrahim bin Sa`d said, "As if she meant the death (of the Prophet).

Narrated by Narrated Jubair bin Mut`im:

Context

In this narration, a woman approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to discuss a matter, expressing concern about what to do if he were not available. The Prophet (ﷺ) reassured her that she could seek guidance from Abu Bakr in his absence. This interaction illustrates the importance of accessible leadership and the continuity of guidance within the community.

Modern Application

This hadith emphasizes the significance of having reliable leaders and mentors in our lives. In today's world, it encourages individuals to seek guidance from trusted figures when faced with challenges, ensuring that they have support even when direct access to a primary leader is not possible.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it showcases the respectful manner in which the woman approached the Prophet (ﷺ) and the etiquette of seeking advice.

Respectful Communication Prophetic Etiquette