67/58. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 5156 — Wedding Blessings and Good Words
The invocation of those women who prepare the bride
Hadith About Wedding Blessings for the Bride
Sahih Bukhari : 5156
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 5156
حَدَّثَنَا فَرْوَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ تَزَوَّجَنِي النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَتَتْنِي أُمِّي فَأَدْخَلَتْنِي الدَّارَ، فَإِذَا نِسْوَةٌ مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ فِي الْبَيْتِ فَقُلْنَ عَلَى الْخَيْرِ وَالْبَرَكَةِ، وَعَلَى خَيْرِ طَائِرٍ.
A'isha Narrated from:
When the Prophet (ﷺ) married me, my mother came to me and made me enter the house where I saw some women from the Ansar who said, "May you prosper and have blessings and have good omen."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 5156In-book reference : Book 67, Hadith 91USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 7, Book 62, Hadith 86
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 5156
This Hadith about wedding blessings describes a simple moment from Aisha’s marriage. Her mother brought her into the house, and there were women from the Ansar present. They greeted her with words of good, blessing, and good omen. The Hadith does not give a long ruling or speech. It simply shows that kind words and blessings were said to the bride at the time of marriage. This teaches that weddings are not only about food or gathering. They are also moments for gentle speech, prayerful words, and happiness for the bride. Good words can make the occasion feel warm and respectful.
What we learn from this hadith
- Kind words may be said to the bride at marriage.
- Blessings and good wishes are fitting at a wedding.
- Women helped welcome the bride in a gentle way.
- A wedding gathering should include respectful and positive speech.
