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Sahih al-Bukhari 2938

When the Prophet (ﷺ) intended to write a letter to the ruler of the…

সহীহ বুখারী ২৯৩৮ · বুখারী শরীফ•Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)

Sahih: authentic by consensus
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حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْجَعْدِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا ـ رضى الله عنه ـ يَقُولُ لَمَّا أَرَادَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَكْتُبَ إِلَى الرُّومِ، قِيلَ لَهُ إِنَّهُمْ لاَ يَقْرَءُونَ كِتَابًا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَكُونَ مَخْتُومًا. فَاتَّخَذَ خَاتَمًا مِنْ فِضَّةٍ، فَكَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى بَيَاضِهِ فِي يَدِهِ، وَنَقَشَ فِيهِ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ.

Narrator: Anas

English translation
Narrated Anas: When the Prophet (ﷺ) intended to write a letter to the ruler of the Byzantines, he was told that those people did not read any letter unless it was stamped with a seal. So, the Prophet (ﷺ) got a silver ring-- as if I were just looking at its white glitter on his hand ---- and stamped on it the expression "Muhammad, Apostle of Allah
বাংলা অনুবাদ
আনাস ইবনু মালিক (রাঃ) হতে বর্ণিত। তিনি বলেন, যখন নবী সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়াসাল্লাম রোম- সম্রাটের প্রতি লেখার ইচ্ছা করেন তখন তাকে বলা হলো যে, তারা সীল মোহরকৃত পত্র ব্যতীত পাঠ করে না। অতঃপর তিনি রূপার একটি মোহর প্রস্তুত করেন। আমি এখনো যেন তাঁর হাতে এর শুভ্রতা দেখছি। তিনি তাতে অংকিত করেছিলেন, ‘‘মুহাম্মাদুর রাসূলুল্লাহ’’। (৬৫) (আধুনিক প্রকাশনীঃ ২৭২৩, ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশনঃ)

Authenticity & grade

Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the two Sahih collections whose hadiths are accepted as authentic by the consensus of the scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah, so individual hadiths are not graded separately here.

Reference

Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 2938
Collection
Sahih al-Bukhari
Book
56. Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
In-book reference
Book 56, Hadith 151
Numbering
Standard numbering (as on sunnah.com)
Permanent link
https://holy-quran-noor.vercel.app/hadith/bukhari/2938

Cite this hadith

  • Short reference

    Sahih al-Bukhari 2938

  • Full citation

    Sahih al-Bukhari 2938 (Book 56, Hadith 151). Noor Quran. https://holy-quran-noor.vercel.app/hadith/bukhari/2938

  • Quote with link

    “Narrated Anas: When the Prophet (ﷺ) intended to write a letter to the ruler of the Byzantines, he was told that those people did not read any letter unless it was stamped with a seal. So, the Prophet (ﷺ) got a silver ring-- as if I were just looking at its white glitter on his hand ---- and stamped on it the expression "Muhammad, Apostle of Allah” — Sahih al-Bukhari 2938 https://holy-quran-noor.vercel.app/hadith/bukhari/2938

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2938?+

Sahih al-Bukhari 2938 is hadith number 2938 in Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book “Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)” (Book 56, Hadith 151). It is narrated by Anas. Narrated Anas: When the Prophet (ﷺ) intended to write a letter to the ruler of the Byzantines, he was told that those people did not read any letter unless it was stamped with a seal. So, the Prophet (ﷺ) got a silver ring-- as if I were…

Is Sahih al-Bukhari 2938 authentic?+

Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the two books (the Sahihayn) whose hadiths are accepted as authentic by the consensus of the scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah. Individual hadiths are not separately graded here; for detailed questions consult a qualified scholar.

How do I cite this hadith?+

Cite it as “Sahih al-Bukhari 2938”. This site uses the commonly cited numbering (as on sunnah.com). Permanent link: https://holy-quran-noor.vercel.app/hadith/bukhari/2938

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