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Sahih al-Bukhari 5080 (Book 67, Hadith 18) — Marriage and Relationships

Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (رضي الله عنهما) • Grade: Sahih (Imam Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (Ijma' / Scholarly Consensus))

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#117 • Sahih al-Bukhari 5080 (Book 67, Hadith 18)Sahih al-BukhariMarriage and Relationships
Sahih (Authentic)
Primary Companion Narrator
Jabir ibn Abdullah (رضي الله عنهما)

Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah

Book & Reference: Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah) (Book 67, Hadith 18)
Scholarly Grading Source: Imam Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (Ijma' / Scholarly Consensus)

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَارِبٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، رضى الله عنهما يَقُولُ تَزَوَّجْتُ فَقَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَا تَزَوَّجْتَ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ تَزَوَّجْتُ ثَيِّبًا‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ مَا لَكَ وَلِلْعَذَارَى وَلِعَابِهَا ‏"‏‏.‏ فَذَكَرْتُ ذَلِكَ لِعَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ فَقَالَ عَمْرٌو سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ يَقُولُ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ هَلاَّ جَارِيَةً تُلاَعِبُهَا وَتُلاَعِبُكَ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:When I got married, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, "What type of lady have you married?" I replied, "I have married a matron' He said, "Why, don't you have a liking for the virgins and for fondling them?" Jabir also said: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Why didn't you marry a young girl so that you might play with her and she with you?

— Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan (Sahih al-Bukhari English Translation)

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IslamTools Editorial Study Notes (Distinct from Prophetic Text)Marriage and Relationships

Main Lesson & Core Meaning

The best of believers are those who are best to their families, and prioritizing religion and character in marriage leads to lasting blessing.

Practical Daily Application

Prioritize piety and good character when choosing a spouse, treat your partner with gentleness and gratitude, and overlook minor faults with patience.

Key Islamic Terms & Vocabulary

Nikah (النكاح)

The blessed marital covenant established upon mutual consent, Mahr, and responsibility.

Mu'asharah bil-Ma'ruf (المعاشرة بالمعروف)

Living together in kindness, fairness, and mutual respect.

Mawaddah wa Rahmah (مودة ورحمة)

Cordial love and compassionate mercy placed by Allah between spouses.

Scholarly Context & Jurisprudence Note

The Sunnah portrays marriage not merely as a legal contract, but as a spiritual partnership of mutual support in obedience to Allah.

Educational Note: This library is for Islamic study and education. Applying Hadith to complex personal legal matters (Fiqh) requires qualified scholarly guidance.

Noble Companion & Hadith Transmitterرضي الله عنهما

جابر بن عبد الله بن عمرو الأنصاري السلمي

Jabir ibn Abdullah (Jabir ibn 'Abdullah al-Ansari)

One of the six most prolific Companion narrators of Hadith (Al-Muksirun). An Ansari Companion who witnessed the Second Pledge of 'Aqabah with his father and participated in nineteen expeditions alongside the Prophet ﷺ, famous for transmitting the comprehensive Hadith of the Prophet's Farewell Pilgrimage.

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Collection: Sahih al-Bukhari (Sahih al-Bukhari 5080 (Book 67, Hadith 18))
Scholarly Grading Source: Imam Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (Ijma' / Scholarly Consensus)
Imam al-Bukhari: Sahih
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— Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan (Sahih al-Bukhari English Translation)

Scholarly Grading Source: Imam Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (Ijma' / Scholarly Consensus)
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— Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan (Sahih al-Bukhari English Translation)

Scholarly Grading Source: Imam Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (Ijma' / Scholarly Consensus)
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Primary Companion Narrator:Umm Salamah (رضي الله عنها)
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— Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan (Sahih al-Bukhari English Translation)

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