Sahih - Bukhari 5255
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Many published academic articles compare classical commentaries on this hadith:
Reality: While the Prophet had unique status, the Quran commands believers: "Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example" (33:21). Thus, his character is a universal moral benchmark.
The mention of "nor a servant" highlights Islam’s emphasis on worker rights. A master or employer has no right to physical discipline. The Prophet said, "Feed them from what you eat, clothe them from what you wear, and do not burden them beyond their capacity" (Sahih Bukhari 30).
Reality: The Quran gives a scale of actions (advice, separation, then a symbolic gesture). The Prophet’s example shows that the highest rank is to never reach that third level. There is no contradiction; the Quran provides a limit, and the Prophet provides the ideal. sahih bukhari 5255
Scholars often cite this hadith to describe the state of the "Akhir al-Zaman" (The End Times). Many observe that these signs are clearly visible in modern society, where religious literacy is often low despite the availability of information, and the other social ills mentioned have become normalized in various parts of the world.
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Sahih Bukhari 5255
The Hadith you're referring to is:
"The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'If a man intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, it is written for him as a complete reward. If he intends to do it and then does it, it is written for him as ten rewards up to 700 times.'"
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 5255, Sahih Muslim 130, and others. Go to Google Scholar or JSTOR or Brill
English Translation:
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said, “If one intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, then it is recorded with his Lord as one complete good deed. If he intends to do it and then does it, then it is recorded with his Lord as ten good deeds up to seven hundred good deeds.”
(Sahih Bukhari 5255)
In Arabic:
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ سَلِمَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَضَرَّاتِهِ فَقَدْ أُتِيَ مِنْ أَعْظَمِ النِّعَمِ وَمَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يَفْعَلَ فِعْلًا فَأَشَمَّ لَهُ ثُمَّ تَوَكَّلَ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَلْيَعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَنْ يَفْعَلَهُ وَأَنَّهُ مُسَوَّمٌ لَهُ فِيمَا بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ النَّارِ مَسِيرَةُ مِثْلِ مَسِيرَةِ اللّيْلِ وَفِي رِوَايَةٍ لَهُ لِأَبِي ذَرٍّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْمُؤْمِنُ يَأْتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ بِأَعْمَالِهِ وَأَظْعَافِهِ فَتُكَلَّمُ أَعْمَالُهُ وَتَكُونُ أَظْعَافُهُ ثِقَالًا فِي الْمِيزَانِ
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The Priority of Piety While the Prophet (ﷺ) acknowledged that people look for wealth, status, and beauty, he did not explicitly forbid marrying for these reasons. However, he redirected the priority. By concluding with the command to marry the religious woman, he established that piety is the most critical factor for a successful marriage.
Why is the Religious Woman the Best Choice? Scholars explain that a woman with strong religious faith possesses a "fear of Allah" (Taqwa). This fear acts as an internal regulator:
A woman chosen solely for beauty or wealth may lack these internal restraints. If her beauty fades or wealth is lost, the foundation of the marriage crumbles. A woman chosen for her religion ensures the long-term stability of the family unit.
The Warning: "You will be a loser" The Arabic phrase used at the end is "khibta" (or ghibta yadaka). To "lose" or be a "loser" in this context means losing out on the barakah (blessing) of the marriage and the tranquility (Sakinah) that Islam promises in family life. It implies that if a man ignores the religious aspect, the other benefits (wealth, beauty, status) will eventually become sources of trial rather than sources of joy.
Quranic verse 4:34 permits "light striking" (daraba) as a last resort in marital discord. However, Sahih Bukhari 5255 shows that the Prophet never exercised this permission. Thus, many modern scholars argue that the permission is conditional and the Sunnah (prophetic practice) abrogates its application. The Prophet is quoted elsewhere: "The best of you are those who are best to their wives" (Tirmidhi).