92/7. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 7073 — Hold Arrows Safely in the Mosque
“Whosoever takes up arms against us, is not from us.”
Hadith About Holding Arrows Safely in the Mosque
Sahih Bukhari : 7073
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7073
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِعَمْرٍو يَا أَبَا مُحَمَّدٍ سَمِعْتَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ مَرَّ رَجُلٌ بِسِهَامٍ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَمْسِكْ بِنِصَالِهَا ". قَالَ نَعَمْ.
Sufyan Narrated from:
I said to `Amr, "O Abu Muhammad! Did you hear Jabir bin `Abdullah saying, 'A man carrying arrows passed through the mosque and Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him, 'Hold the arrows by their heads! "`Amr replied, "Yes."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7073In-book reference : Book 92, Hadith 24USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 88, Hadith 194
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7073
This hadith about holding arrows safely in the mosque shows the Prophet’s (صلى الله عليه وسلم) care for public safety. A man passed through the mosque with arrows, and Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) told him to hold the arrows by their heads. The text is simple and practical. The mosque is a place where people gather, pray, and move around. Carrying sharp objects without care could hurt someone. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) did not ignore this small risk. He gave a clear instruction that reduced the chance of injury. This hadith teaches Muslims to think about others when carrying anything sharp or dangerous in public places.
What we learn from this hadith
- Sharp objects should be carried in a safe way.
- Public safety matters inside the mosque.
- A Muslim should take steps to prevent accidental harm.
- Simple care can protect others from injury.
