Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: A man said to the Prophet, "Shall I participate in Jihad?" The Prophet said, "Are your parents living?" The man said, "Yes." the Prophet said, "Do Jihad for their benefit."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73: Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab), Hadith #3
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: A man said to the Prophet, "Shall I participate in Jihad?" The Prophet said, "Are your parents living?" The man said, "Yes." the Prophet said, "Do Jihad for their benefit."
This hadith is from the book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 3 in book 73 of volume 8.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Parents.
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