---
title: "Sahih al-Bukhari"
description: "The most authentic book after the Qur'an, compiled over sixteen years with rigorous verification of every chain of narration."
last_updated: "2026-06-19"
---

# Sahih al-Bukhari

> The most authentic book after the Qur'an, compiled over sixteen years with rigorous verification of every chain of narration.

*صحيح البخاري · Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari · 846 CE · 7,576 hadiths · 97 chapters*

Sahih al-Bukhari is a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari (d. 256 AH/870 CE) (rahimahullah). His collection is recognized by the overwhelming majority of the Muslim world to be the most authentic collection of reports of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It contains over 7500 hadith (with repetitions) in 97 books.

## Chapters

1. [Revelation](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/1.md) — 7 hadiths
2. [Belief](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/2.md) — 51 hadiths
3. [Knowledge](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/3.md) — 76 hadiths
4. [Ablutions (Wudu')](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/4.md) — 113 hadiths
5. [Bathing (Ghusl)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/5.md) — 46 hadiths
6. [Menstrual Periods](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/6.md) — 39 hadiths
7. [Rubbing hands and feet with dust (Tayammum)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/7.md) — 15 hadiths
8. [Prayers (Salat)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/8.md) — 173 hadiths
9. [Times of the Prayers](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/9.md) — 82 hadiths
10. [Call to Prayers (Adhaan)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/10.md) — 274 hadiths
11. [Friday Prayer](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/11.md) — 66 hadiths
12. [Fear Prayer](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/12.md) — 6 hadiths
13. [The Two Festivals (Eids)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/13.md) — 41 hadiths
14. [Witr Prayer](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/14.md) — 15 hadiths
15. [Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/15.md) — 35 hadiths
16. [Eclipses](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/16.md) — 27 hadiths
17. [Prostration During Recital of Qur'an](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/17.md) — 13 hadiths
18. [Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/18.md) — 40 hadiths
19. [Prayer at Night (Tahajjud)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/19.md) — 68 hadiths
20. [Virtues of Prayer at Masjid Makkah and Madinah](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/20.md) — 10 hadiths
21. [Actions while Praying](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/21.md) — 27 hadiths
22. [Forgetfulness in Prayer](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/22.md) — 14 hadiths
23. [Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/23.md) — 159 hadiths
24. [Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/24.md) — 118 hadiths
25. [Hajj (Pilgrimage)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/25.md) — 260 hadiths
26. [`Umrah (Minor pilgrimage)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/26.md) — 33 hadiths
27. [Pilgrims Prevented from Completing the Pilgrimage](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/27.md) — 15 hadiths
28. [Penalty of Hunting while on Pilgrimage](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/28.md) — 46 hadiths
29. [Virtues of Madinah](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/29.md) — 24 hadiths
30. [Fasting](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/30.md) — 117 hadiths
31. [Praying at Night in Ramadaan (Taraweeh)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/31.md) — 6 hadiths
32. [Virtues of the Night of Qadr](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/32.md) — 11 hadiths
33. [Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/33.md) — 22 hadiths
34. [Sales and Trade](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/34.md) — 193 hadiths
35. [Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/35.md) — 20 hadiths
36. [Shuf'a](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/36.md) — 3 hadiths
37. [Hiring](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/37.md) — 27 hadiths
38. [Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaala)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/38.md) — 3 hadiths
39. [Kafalah](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/39.md) — 9 hadiths
40. [Representation, Authorization, Business by Proxy](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/40.md) — 21 hadiths
41. [Agriculture](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/41.md) — 31 hadiths
42. [Distribution of Water](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/42.md) — 34 hadiths
43. [Loans, Payment of Loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/43.md) — 25 hadiths
44. [Khusoomaat](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/44.md) — 16 hadiths
45. [Lost Things Picked up by Someone (Luqatah)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/45.md) — 15 hadiths
46. [Oppressions](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/46.md) — 43 hadiths
47. [Partnership](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/47.md) — 25 hadiths
48. [Mortgaging](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/48.md) — 9 hadiths
49. [Manumission of Slaves](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/49.md) — 43 hadiths
50. [Makaatib](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/50.md) — 6 hadiths
51. [Gifts](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/51.md) — 71 hadiths
52. [Witnesses](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/52.md) — 53 hadiths
53. [Peacemaking](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/53.md) — 21 hadiths
54. [Conditions](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/54.md) — 27 hadiths
55. [Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/55.md) — 44 hadiths
56. [Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/56.md) — 309 hadiths
57. [One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/57.md) — 65 hadiths
58. [Jizyah and Mawaada'ah](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/58.md) — 34 hadiths
59. [Beginning of Creation](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/59.md) — 136 hadiths
60. [Prophets](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/60.md) — 162 hadiths
61. [Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/61.md) — 161 hadiths
62. [Companions of the Prophet](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/62.md) — 128 hadiths
63. [Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/63.md) — 173 hadiths
64. [Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/64.md) — 524 hadiths
65. [Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/65.md) — 505 hadiths
66. [Virtues of the Qur'an](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/66.md) — 88 hadiths
67. [Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/67.md) — 188 hadiths
68. [Divorce](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/68.md) — 100 hadiths
69. [Supporting the Family](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/69.md) — 22 hadiths
70. [Food, Meals](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/70.md) — 95 hadiths
71. [Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/71.md) — 9 hadiths
72. [Hunting, Slaughtering](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/72.md) — 70 hadiths
73. [Al-Adha Festival Sacrifice (Adaahi)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/73.md) — 30 hadiths
74. [Drinks](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/74.md) — 65 hadiths
75. [Patients](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/75.md) — 38 hadiths
76. [Medicine](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/76.md) — 104 hadiths
77. [Dress](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/77.md) — 188 hadiths
78. [Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/78.md) — 257 hadiths
79. [Asking Permission](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/79.md) — 77 hadiths
80. [Invocations](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/80.md) — 108 hadiths
81. [To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/81.md) — 182 hadiths
82. [Divine Will (Al-Qadar)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/82.md) — 27 hadiths
83. [Oaths and Vows](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/83.md) — 87 hadiths
84. [Expiation for Unfulfilled Oaths](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/84.md) — 15 hadiths
85. [Laws of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/85.md) — 49 hadiths
86. [Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/86.md) — 89 hadiths
87. [Blood Money (Ad-Diyat)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/87.md) — 59 hadiths
88. [Apostates](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/88.md) — 22 hadiths
89. [(Statements made under) Coercion](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/89.md) — 13 hadiths
90. [Tricks](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/90.md) — 29 hadiths
91. [Interpretation of Dreams](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/91.md) — 66 hadiths
92. [Afflictions and the End of the World](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/92.md) — 87 hadiths
93. [Judgments (Ahkaam)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/93.md) — 89 hadiths
94. [Wishes](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/94.md) — 20 hadiths
95. [Accepting Information Given by a Truthful Person](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/95.md) — 22 hadiths
96. [Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/96.md) — 103 hadiths
97. [Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)](https://randomhadith.com/pages/books/sahih-al-bukhari/97.md) — 193 hadiths

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