Bukhari

Hadith Commentary:
This narration has already appeared with a connected chain in the Book of Transactions (Kitab al-Buyu‘).

Abu ‘Amr Tuwqani has transmitted in his book "Mu‘asharat al-Ahlin" that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Seek children, for children are the fruit of the heart and the light of the eyes, and avoid marrying a barren woman."

For this reason, it is mentioned in a hadith: "Beware of marrying a barren woman."

In another hadith, it is stated: "Marry a woman who is loving and fertile, for I will boast of your great numbers before the nations on the Day of Resurrection."

When marrying, a person’s primary intention should be to have righteous offspring, so that after his death, his sign remains in the world.

Such a child will make supplication (du‘a) for his well-being.

For this reason, among the enduring good deeds (baqiyat al-salihat), children hold the highest rank.

May Allah, the Exalted, grant every Muslim obedient, righteous, and pious offspring.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
Imam Bukhari rahimahullah has established that the purpose of intercourse with one’s wife should not be mere enjoyment, but rather there should be the intention of having children. Accordingly, Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah has narrated a report with the following words: The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said:
“Seek children and strive for them, for children are the fruit of the heart and the light of the eyes, and avoid marrying a barren woman.” (Fath al-Bari: 9/423) (2)
A person should keep this great objective in mind at the time of marriage: to produce righteous offspring who will remain in the world as a good sign after one’s death.
He should continue to supplicate to Allah for this.
Among the lasting good deeds (baqiyat salihat), righteous offspring hold the foremost rank.
May Allah grant us righteous and obedient children.
Amin.

Hadith Commentary:
In today’s developed world, those who arrive late or from distant places can act upon this hadith by informing their family members of their arrival through mail, telegram, or telephone.
If one gives such information with the intention of acting upon this hadith, then this act of informing will also be a source of reward.
May Allah, the Exalted, grant every Muslim the ability to act upon the pure ahadith of the beloved Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. Ameen, O Lord of the worlds.
All praise is due to Allah that the 21st juz’ has been completed.
The completion of the 21st part of the Urdu translation of Sahih al-Bukhari has taken place today, solely by the unseen support of Allah, in safety and well-being.
Almost the entire part consists of issues related to marriage (nikah).
It is evident that the issues of nikah have a deep connection with every Muslim’s marital life.
Most of these are very intricate issues.
Furthermore, in many of these places, there is an abundance of juristic (fiqhi) differences, but it should be clear to the respected readers that the Commander of the Faithful in Hadith, Imam al-Bukhari rahimahullah, has made every effort to resolve these issues in very simple words.
Each chapter, which holds the status of an independent legal verdict (fatwa),
has been thoroughly substantiated with verses, ahadith, and the reports of the Companions and Followers, etc., and then an effort has been made that, while maintaining complete simplicity in the translation, the best possible clarity is achieved.
Wherever any ambiguity was noticed,
it has been clarified in the following explanations.
In any case, whatever service this is, it is presented before those who appreciate it.
Further length would have risked increasing the volume, while today the price of paper and other printing materials has reached its utmost limits.
In such times of inflation, the publication of this part is solely due to Allah’s unseen support; otherwise, my own weaknesses, shortcomings, and poverty are all before me.
If the respected scholars notice any real and glaring mistake anywhere, please inform me and grant me the opportunity to thank you, so that it may be considered in the second edition.
With much sighing and supplication, I pray to the Lord of the worlds that He accepts this humble service and enables the completion of the remaining parts, which outwardly appear as great as the Himalayas, but if this service remains incomplete, it will be an irreparable loss.
I pray: O Lord! Grant this humble, insignificant servant enough life and ability so that I may complete this service of the pure sayings of Your beloved sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
Provide, from the unseen, the means and resources for its publication, and all those enthusiasts who are participating with me in this service with their wealth, efforts, or words—
O Allah! Wherever they may be, accept this service on behalf of all of them, and gather us all on the Day of Judgment in the court of the Noble Messenger sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and, granting us all forgiveness, make this great service a means of salvation for all of us.
Ameen, thumma ameen, and peace be upon the messengers, and all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
I present this humble request:
What remains of us is but a memory, for I see no permanence in existence, except that the Owner of the Day (of Judgment) may, by His mercy, accept this servant’s supplication in this work.
Supplication of the servant of the Prophetic hadith: Muhammad Dawood Raaz, son of Abdullah al-Salafi al-Dihlawi, Ramadan al-Mubarak 1394 AH.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
In one hadith, its reason has been mentioned: that due to a long absence, one should not catch the faults of the family members, otherwise the order of the household will be disrupted. In another hadith, it is stated that when the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) returned from a military expedition, he said:
"Do not enter your homes suddenly at night."
He sent a messenger to announce: "We are coming."
(al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Bayhaqi: 9/174, and Fath al-Bari: 9/422)
(2)
In today's advanced era, those coming from distant places can act upon this hadith by informing their family members via phone, SMS, or email that they will arrive home on such-and-such day at such-and-such time.
If one intends to act upon the hadith, then it is hoped that this notification will be a source of reward.
Wallahu a‘lam (And Allah knows best).

Hadith Commentary:

This is because, upon entering the house, one does not know in what state his wife may be; therefore, etiquette demands that one should enter the house during the day so that the wife has the opportunity to tidy up the house and to make herself presentable. Entering suddenly at night can lead to many potential harms.

In the hadith of Jabir (radi Allahu anhu), it is stated: "litamatashta al-sha'tha"—so that the woman with disheveled hair may comb her hair and put herself in order, and if there is a need for internal cleanliness, she may also attend to that.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
The prohibition against suddenly coming home at night is because a person might see something unpleasant among his family members, which could become a cause of mutual resentment and discord.

(2)
The background of this prohibition is as follows:
Jabir radi Allahu anhu narrates:
We were returning from a battle and began to hasten to reach our homes at night.
The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said:
"Do not do this.
Inform your family beforehand so that the woman with disheveled hair may comb it and remove any excess hair."
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Marriage, Hadith: 5247)
We will discuss this hadith in detail under the Book of Marriage, Hadith: 5243, insha Allah.

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues:
From this hadith, it is understood that the primary objective is not to prohibit entering at night or during the day, but rather, the main purpose is that after a long journey, when the wife is unaware of the husband's arrival, he should not come home suddenly. This is because, due to the husband's absence from the home, the wife refrains from adorning herself, and she is dressed in work clothes in a disheveled state. Seeing her in this condition, sometimes aversion may arise in the husband's heart. Therefore, if the wife is aware of the husband's arrival, or if the journey has not taken much time, then the husband may come at any time. However, nowadays, contrary to religious etiquette, women remain well-adorned even in the absence of their husbands, and are never negligent in their beautification on any day. Therefore, only the cause of ill-repute can be a reason for prohibition, that one should not come home suddenly and become a victim of unnecessary suspicion.

Hadith Commentary:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Tastahidd:
She may use hadid (a razor).
The purpose is that she should remove the pubic hair.
From this it is understood that a woman may use a razor (safety razor).
(2)
Mughayyiba:
A woman whose husband is absent.
(3)
Ash-Sha'thah:
Disheveled hair.

Hadith Commentary:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
"Yatakhawwanuhum":
To consider them treacherous and to spy on them with suspicion.
(2)
"‘Atharat":
Plural of ‘athrah,
Stumble,
Mistake,
The purpose is that, while harboring suspicion, one should not come suddenly at night for the sake of spying.
The real objective is that one should not, without reason, fall prey to suspicion and mistrust regarding the household members.
To protect from this suspicion and ill-thinking, coming home suddenly at night has been prohibited.
However, nowadays, due to mobile phones, there is constant communication, so a person can come home at any time and the household will be expecting him.

Explanation:
1:
The prohibition of returning to one's family at night after a journey applies in the case where prior notice of arrival has not been given. However, if the family is already informed of his arrival beforehand, then there is no objection in this matter.

Benefits and Issues:
When the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) would return from a journey and the destination would be near, he would send a messenger ahead.
He would inform the people in the city,
that the mujahideen are returning,
and that they will arrive by such-and-such time.

Benefits and Issues:
The purpose is that a person, after a long absence, should not come home suddenly and without prior notice, especially at an odd hour, particularly after ‘Isha (night prayer).
There are several wisdoms hidden in this.
It is possible that the family members, feeling assured due to the head of the household’s absence, may have made plans to go out somewhere, or the wife of the one arriving may have neglected her own cleanliness or the tidiness of the house, or perhaps a guest may have come to the house whose presence is unpleasant to the head of the household.
In this way, various unexpected complications may arise between husband and wife.
However, if prior notice has been given, then one may come at any time.
He may come, for it is his own house.