What is Sahih al-Bukhari 77 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Knowledge), narrated by Narrated Mahmud bin Rabi`a:, states: "When I was a boy of five, I remember, the Prophet (ﷺ) took water from a bucket (used for getting water out of a well) with his mouth and threw it on my face."

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 77 in the Book of Knowledge.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #77

Knowledge

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُسْهِرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي الزُّبَيْدِيُّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ مَحْمُودِ بْنِ الرَّبِيعِ، قَالَ عَقَلْتُ مِنَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَجَّةً مَجَّهَا فِي وَجْهِي وَأَنَا ابْنُ خَمْسِ سِنِينَ مِنْ دَلْوٍ‏.‏

When I was a boy of five, I remember, the Prophet (ﷺ) took water from a bucket (used for getting water out of a well) with his mouth and threw it on my face.

Narrated by Narrated Mahmud bin Rabi`a:

Context

This hadith recounts a playful moment from the early life of Mahmud bin Rabi`a, who was just five years old when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) interacted with him in a light-hearted manner. The Prophet (ﷺ) took water from a bucket and playfully splashed it on Mahmud's face. This incident highlights the affectionate and approachable nature of the Prophet (ﷺ), showcasing how he engaged with children in a warm and friendly manner.

Modern Application

In today's world, fostering a playful and affectionate relationship with children is essential for their emotional development. Parents and guardians can take inspiration from the Prophet's (ﷺ) gentle interactions to create joyful experiences that help children feel loved and valued.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) playful and affectionate behavior towards children.

Prophetic Conduct