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Sahih al-Bukhari 2520 (Book 49, Hadith 4) #2411
The Importance of Freeing Slaves During Lunar Eclipses

SUMMARY: During lunar eclipses, it is important to free slaves.

Narrated Asma' bint Abu Bakr: We were ordered to free slaves at the time of lunar eclipses.
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَثَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ الْمُنْذِرِ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَتْ كُنَّا نُؤْمَرُ عِنْدَ الْخُسُوفِ بِالْعَتَاقَةِ‏.‏

TOPICS
eclipse  *  freedom  *  slavery  *  qadamnaa  *  khusoomat

QUICK LESSONS:
Show mercy and kindness towards those who are enslaved or oppressed in society; Use moments like a lunar eclipse to reflect on our own behavior; Do good deeds for others in need; Free slaves during times when natural phenomena occur like a lunar eclipse.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of freeing slaves during lunar eclipses. It was narrated by Asma' bint Abu Bakr, who said that they were ordered to free slaves at the time of lunar eclipses. This hadith emphasizes the importance of freeing those who are enslaved and oppressed in society, as well as showing mercy and kindness towards them. It also serves as a reminder that we should be mindful of our actions during times when natural phenomena occur, such as a lunar eclipse. We should use these moments to reflect on our own behavior and strive to do good deeds for others in need.

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