65/24.7. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4751 — The Pain of False Accusation
The Statement of Allah the Most High: "Had it not been for the Grace of Allah and His Mercy unto you in this world and in the Hereafter, a great torment would have touched you for that whereof you had spoken." (V.24:14)
وَقَالَ مُجَاهِدٌ: {تَلَقَّوْنَهُ} يَرْوِيهِ بَعْضُكُمْ عَنْ بَعْضٍ، {تُفِيضُونَ} تَقُولُونَ.
Hadith About Aisha Falling Unconscious After Being Accused
Sahih Bukhari : 4751
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4751
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ رُومَانَ أُمِّ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ لَمَّا رُمِيَتْ عَائِشَةُ خَرَّتْ مَغْشِيًّا عَلَيْهَا.
Um Ruman Narrated from:
When `Aisha was accused, she fell down Unconscious.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4751In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 273USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 275
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4751
This short hadith about false accusation gives one painful detail from the story of Aisha. Umm Ruman, Aisha’s mother, said that when Aisha was accused, she fell down unconscious. The narration does not add a speech, ruling, or long explanation. It simply shows how heavy the accusation was upon Aisha. That is enough for an important reminder: words can deeply hurt people, especially when they touch honor and reputation. The hadith also helps readers understand that the story of the slander was not a small matter for those involved. Aisha’s reaction shows the human weight of being accused. A believer should be careful with reports, claims, and rumors, because false words can leave real pain.
What we learn from this hadith
- False accusation can cause deep emotional harm.
- Aisha’s reaction shows how serious the accusation was.
- The narration warns against treating rumors lightly.
- A person’s honor should not be harmed by careless speech.
