Sahih: Bukhari 5255

The Arabic Text and Translation

Sahih al-Bukhari 5255 is a hadith found in the "Book of Divorce" ( Kitab At-Talaq ). It details an encounter between Prophet Muhammad and a woman from the tribe of Bani Ja'un, exploring themes of marriage, consent, and the legal status of a gift-marriage ( Hibah ).

"The Prophet (peace be upon him) saw a man driving a badīʿ (a sacrificial camel). The Prophet said to him, 'Ride it.' The man replied, 'It is a sacrificial camel.' The Prophet said (again), 'Ride it.' He said, 'It is a sacrificial camel.' The Prophet said for the third time, 'Ride it, woe to you!'" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5255) sahih bukhari 5255

Prophetic Conduct:

When the woman said, "I seek refuge with Allah from you," the Prophet ﷺ replied, "You have sought refuge with the Great One; go back to your family." This highlights his respect for her choice and the sanctity of seeking refuge in God Reddit . The Arabic Text and Translation Sahih al-Bukhari 5255

This blog post explores the context, narrative, and scholarly understanding of Sahih al-Bukhari 5255 The Prophet said to him, 'Ride it