84/5. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 6714 — Blessing in Sa and Mudd
The Sa' of Al-Madina, and the Mudd of the Prophet (saws)
وَمُدِّ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَبَرَكَتِهِ وَمَا تَوَارَثَ أَهْلُ الْمَدِينَةِ مِنْ ذَلِكَ قَرْنًا بَعْدَ قَرْنٍ.
Blessing in Sa and Mudd: A Prophetic Dua for Measures
Sahih Bukhari : 6714
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6714
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي مِكْيَالِهِمْ وَصَاعِهِمْ وَمُدِّهِمْ ".
Anas bin Malik Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O Allah! Bestow Your Blessings on their measures, Sa' and Mudd (i.e., of the people of Medina).
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6714In-book reference : Book 84, Hadith 7USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 79, Hadith 705
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6714
This hadith records a short but meaningful dua of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. He prayed, “O Allah! Bestow Your Blessings on their measures, Sa and Mudd.” The narration directly mentions the measures used by the people of Medina. For those searching for a hadith about Sa and Mudd, this text shows that these measures were not only practical tools for trade and giving; they were also mentioned in a Prophetic supplication. The hadith does not explain the size of the Sa or Mudd in modern terms. Its main message is the Prophet’s prayer for blessing in these measures. It connects everyday dealings with asking Allah for barakah.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed for blessing in people’s measures.
- Sa and Mudd were known measures mentioned in the hadith.
- Everyday matters can be connected to dua and blessing.
- The hadith shows care for fair and blessed measuring.
