Sahih Al-Bukhari: 97 books and 7,563 hadiths in 5 volumes

Sahih Al-Bukhari: the essential reference for every Muslim Alim

The Sahih Al-Bukhari is one of the most respected hadith collections in the Muslim world. Imam Muhammad Al-Bukhari gave nearly sixteen years of his life to gathering and checking the authenticity of these prophetic traditions. Out of more than 600,000 hadiths collected, only 7,563 were kept after a rigorous process of verification.

This monumental collection is divided into 97 thematic books covering every aspect of Muslim life. The subjects range over purification, prayer, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage, but also social relations, trade and justice. Each hadith faithfully reports the sayings, acts or approvals of the Prophet Muhammad.

Imam Al-Bukhari applied very strict criteria in accepting each tradition. He required an unbroken chain of transmission from the Prophet down to himself, with narrators known for their integrity and their exceptional memory. That scientific method makes Sahih Al-Bukhari an essential reference for understanding authentic Islam.

Muslims the world over regard this collection as the most reliable source after the Quran. Scholars agree that every hadith held in this collection is authentic. Such rare unanimity in the Islamic sciences bears witness to the exceptional quality of the work.

Today, Sahih Al-Bukhari remains a practical guide for believers seeking to follow the prophetic example in their daily lives. Whether for ritual practice such as the prayers or the supplications, this collection offers precise and authenticated answers to religious questions.