ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF SAHIH AL-BUKHARI by MAULANA AFTAB-UD-DIN AHMAD AHMADIYYA ANJUMAN ISHA‘AT-I-ISLAM LAHORE — PAKISTAN www.aaiil.orgFirst Edition = ~ . 1956 Second Revised Edition a a 1976 A WORD OF THANKS We are grateful to Prof. M. A. Samad for revising the translation and the footnotes and also for making some valuable suggestions. — Publishers By the same Author z Islam or Marxism Marxism Analysed English Translation of Futah al-Ghaib Phenomenon of Revelation Peace Programme of Muhammad Islam and Western Socialism The Advent of Muhammad Foretold Status of Woman in Islam Printed at : Ahya-i-Islam Printing Press, Thornton Road; LahoreCONTENTS INTRODUCTION BOOK I — HOW THE REVELATION BEGAN, i. How the revelation to the Messenger of Allah began ... BOOK II — FAITH Five Pillars of Islam Righteousness is to believe in Allah The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hands the Mu: imsare safe What Islam is the most excellent ? v. The giving of food is a part of Islam 7 vi, It is a part of faith that a person loves for the brother _ heloves for himself cD The love of the Messenger of Allah i isa part: of faith ... The sweetness of faith A sign of faith is the love of the Ansar Pledge not to associate anything with Allah Fleeing from trials is a part of religion... a Knowledge is that which the mind acquires To hate going back to unbelief is a part of faith Excelling of the faithful over one another in deeds Modesty is a part of faith If they (opponents) repent and ae up Prayer and dhol Zakat, leave their way free Faith is only action oe When Islam is not based on sincerity Offering of greeting is a part of Islam Ungratefulness to the husband - a A person who commits sins cannot be called kafir on that account Polytheism isa grievous a - ite sig of a hypocrite yer on the night of Majesty is a ear of faith A id is a part of faith On Supererogatory prayers in Ramadan (nights) is a part of faith The fasting of Ramadan to seek the pleasure of Allah is a part of faith The religion most liked by Allah is the one based on moderation . Prayer isa part of faith . Xxx, The beauty of a man’s Islam i. Observance with constancy is liked best by Allah Increase and decrease in faith ... Page vi