Bukhari

Hadith Commentary:
The relevance of this hadith to the chapter is derived from the phrase that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) had stopped at Ji‘irranah, because at Ji‘irranah he had stayed during the expedition of Ta’if.

It appears that the Bedouin had perhaps been promised some money or spoils of war by the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). When he came to make his demand, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “What is the value of wealth? Paradise be glad tidings for you.” But unfortunately, that ill-mannered rustic was not pleased with this glad tiding.

The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) turned away from him and bestowed this blessing upon Abu Musa (radi Allahu anhu) and Bilal (radi Allahu anhu). Truly, what benefit does fortune bring to the empty-handed from a perfect guide, when Khidr brings the water of life but Alexander remains thirsty.

To say that Ji‘irranah is between Makkah and Madinah is a mistake of the narrator.

Ji‘irranah is located between Makkah and Ta’if.

In the Hajj of the year 70 AH, I too had the honor of visiting Ji‘irranah and seeing this historic place.

(Raaz)

Hadith Commentary:
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Ja‘rānah is the name of a station.
If one comes from al-Mustawfirah, the boundary of the Haram of Makkah begins from here.
This place is located at a distance of approximately 23 kilometers from the House of Allah (Baytullah).
This location is not between Makkah and Madinah as mentioned in this narration, but rather it is between Makkah and Ta’if, because this incident occurred on the return from Ta’if.
Perhaps, due to an oversight, a narrator described it as being between Makkah and Madinah.

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The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) must have made a specific promise to that Bedouin.
It is possible that a general promise was intended, namely that after returning from Ta’if to Ja‘rānah, the spoils of war (amwal ghanimah) would be distributed, but that person was hasty in seeking his share. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
“O Bedouin! Rejoice, soon the spoils of war will be distributed.
Or, if you are patient, you will have a great reward with Allah.”
After this, the Bedouin’s reaction is mentioned in the narration.
That ill-mannered rustic, unfortunately, was not pleased with the glad tidings of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
He (the Prophet) turned away from him and bestowed this blessing upon Abu Musa (radi Allahu anhu) and Bilal (radi Allahu anhu). Someone has truly said:
What benefit does a perfect guide bring to the one whose fate is empty-handed?
For even Khidr brings the water of life, yet Alexander remains thirsty.

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It should be noted that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) had gathered the spoils of war (amwal ghanimah) at Ja‘rānah.
He went to Ta’if.
For a particular wisdom, he delayed their distribution, and because of this, some of the new Muslims, due to their haste, began to talk. Thus, after returning from Ta’if, he (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) distributed them.
(Fath al-Bari: 8/58)

Explanation:
Although ablution (wudu) is not explicitly mentioned in this hadith, the mention of washing the face and hands indicates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam had performed the complete ablution, and the narrator has summarized the account. The relevance to the chapter is evident.

Hadith Commentary:
In this narration, the term "qadah" is mentioned, which refers to a cup made of wood.
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) washed his blessed hand and face in it and rinsed his mouth.
Although ablution (wudu) is not explicitly mentioned in this hadith, washing the hands and face and rinsing the mouth are acts of ablution.
It is possible that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) performed complete ablution, but the narrator did not mention it.
In any case, Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) establishes from this narration the permissibility of performing ablution using a wooden cup (qadah).
Therefore, both the type and the material are substantiated from this narration.
This narration has appeared previously; related benefits can be seen under Hadith: 188.

Hadith Footnote: Vocabulary of the Hadith:
Ja‘rānah:
This is a valley between Makkah and Ta’if.
The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) gathered the spoils of Hunayn here, and himself proceeded towards Ta’if, and he had promised to give from these spoils to the new Muslims,
which is what that Bedouin was demanding.
Upon returning, when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was heading towards Madinah,
he distributed those spoils.
Since his direction was towards Madinah,
Ja‘rānah was thus described as being between Makkah and Madinah, and the Bedouin was becoming impatient at this delay, wanting to receive his share from the spoils as soon as possible.