Sahih Bukhari 4059 — O Sa’d, Throw: The Prophet’s Encouragement

Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4059

This Hadith gives a fuller report from Ali about Sa’d bin Malik, known as Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas. Ali says he never heard the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) mention his father and mother for anyone other than Sa’d. He then says that on the day of Uhud he heard the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) say, “O Sa’d, throw; let my father and mother be sacrificed for you.” The core topic is prophetic encouragement and the merit of Sa’d. The words “O Sa’d, throw” place the praise inside the moment of action. Sa’d was not being praised in the abstract; he was being urged on while serving in battle. This makes the Hadith a clear report about courage, service, and a rare honor given by the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم).