78/31. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 6019 — Honoring Guests and Neighbors
Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbor
Hadith About Honoring Guests in Islam
Sahih Bukhari : 6019
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6019
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدٌ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي شُرَيْحٍ الْعَدَوِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعَتْ أُذُنَاىَ، وَأَبْصَرَتْ، عَيْنَاىَ حِينَ تَكَلَّمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ " مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ جَائِزَتَهُ ". قَالَ وَمَا جَائِزَتُهُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ " يَوْمٌ وَلَيْلَةٌ وَالضِّيَافَةُ ثَلاَثَةُ أَيَّامٍ، فَمَا كَانَ وَرَاءَ ذَلِكَ فَهْوَ صَدَقَةٌ عَلَيْهِ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ ".
Abu Shuraih Al-Adawi Narrated from:
My ears heard and my eyes saw the Prophet (ﷺ) when he spoke, "Anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day, should serve his neighbor generously, and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should serve his guest generously by giving him his reward."It was asked. "What is his reward, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)?" He said, "(To be entertained generously) for a day and a night with high quality of food and the guest has the right to be entertained for three days (with ordinary food) and if he stays longer, what he will be provided with will be regarded as Sadaqa (a charitable gift). And anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet (i.e. abstain from all kinds of dirty and evil talks).
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6019In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 50USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 48
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6019
This Hadith about honoring guests in Islam gives practical detail. Abu Shuraih said he heard and saw the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم as he taught that whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should serve his neighbor generously and serve his guest generously. When asked about the guest's reward, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم explained a day and night of special hosting, three days of hospitality, and anything beyond that as sadaqah. The Hadith also repeats the rule of good speech or silence. It connects faith with three daily matters: neighbor service, guest care, and the tongue. The guidance is balanced, generous, and easy to apply in real life.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer should serve his neighbor generously.
- Guests have a right to be hosted with care.
- Extra provision beyond the stated guest period is counted as sadaqah.
- Good speech or silence is part of faith-linked manners.
