Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari – Arabic-English, Translated by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan (14x21)

Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari (مختصر صحيح البخاري) is the one-volume abridgement of Sahih Al-Bukhari, the most authentic book of hadith after the Qur'an. This Darussalam edition is Arabic-English: every hadith is printed in the original Arabic beside the English translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan, the translator of the full nine-volume Sahih Al-Bukhari. It is a 14x21 cm hardcover of more than 1,000 pages, priced at 60 AED and dispatched from Sharjah.

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Book Details

Title: Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari (مختصر صحيح البخاري), Arabic-English

Original collection: Imam Muhammad bin Isma'il Al-Bukhari

Abridged by: Imam Zain-ud-Din Ahmad bin Abdul-Lateef Az-Zubaidi

Translated by: Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan

Publisher: Darussalam

Language: Arabic text with English translation

Hadith: About 2,230

Pages: More than 1,000

Size: 14x21 cm

Binding: Hardcover, green with gold decoration

What Is Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari?

Imam Al-Bukhari's Sahih is the most trusted collection of the Prophet's ﷺ sayings and actions, but the full work runs to many volumes and repeats the same hadith in different chapters whenever it supports a new ruling. Imam Az-Zubaidi made it manageable for the ordinary reader. He kept each hadith once, removed the repetitions and the long chains of narrators, and kept the name of the Companion who narrated it, so the text of the hadith comes straight to the point.

The result is a single volume that keeps the order of Imam Al-Bukhari's own "books" and chapters. You read the same hadith that are in the full Sahih, in the same arrangement, without needing the whole set. For most families and students, this is the most practical way to own and actually read Sahih Al-Bukhari from cover to cover.

How Each Page Is Laid Out

Each page is set in two columns: the Arabic text of the hadith on one side and Dr. Muhsin Khan's English translation on the other. The hadith are numbered in sequence, and every chapter heading is given in both Arabic and English, for example "The Book of Jihad" (كتاب الجهاد) and "The Book of Conditions" (كتاب الشروط). The book name runs along the top of each page, so it is easy to see where you are. Where a word needs explaining, the translator adds a short note in brackets.

What Is Inside the Book

Before the hadith begin, the book opens with certificates of approval from Shaykh Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz of the Presidency of Islamic Research, Ifta, Call and Propagation in Saudi Arabia, from Shaykh Umar Muhammad Fullata, General Secretary of the Islamic University of Madinah, and from Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amin Al-Misri of the same university. These are followed by a preface to the new edition, a biography of Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan, a note from the publisher, a chapter on the miracles of the Prophet ﷺ, an introduction to Imam Bukhari and his book, a guide to the transliteration used, and a full list of contents.

The main part of the book then follows Imam Al-Bukhari's order, beginning with revelation, faith and knowledge and moving through purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, Hajj, trade and business, wills, jihad, the stories of the prophets, the life of the Prophet ﷺ and his military expeditions, the explanation of the Qur'an, marriage, food, medicine, good manners, supplication and more. At the back there is a glossary of Arabic terms and an appendix that explains why Allah sent prophets and messengers, Tawheed, the Shahada, Shirk, Kufr and Nifaq, which makes the volume useful as a reference as well as a hadith book.

About Imam Al-Bukhari

Muhammad bin Isma'il Al-Bukhari was born in Bukhara, in present-day Uzbekistan, in 194 AH (810 CE) and died near Samarqand in 256 AH (870 CE). He travelled through the Muslim world collecting hadith and accepted only reports that met very strict conditions on the reliability and meeting of their narrators. Muslim scholars agree that his Sahih is the most authentic book after the Book of Allah.

About the Translator, Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan

Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan was a physician who served at the Islamic University of Madinah. He translated the complete Sahih Al-Bukhari into English, and with Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali he translated the meanings of the Qur'an in The Noble Quran. His translation is known for staying close to the Arabic and explaining terms in brackets, and the book includes a short biography of him.

Which Edition Should I Buy?

Darussalam UAE stocks several editions, so you can choose by how you plan to use it. This 14x21 cm Arabic-English edition (60 AED) is the easiest one to hold and read daily. If you prefer bigger print, choose the larger 17x24 cm edition of Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari. For every hadith with full chains of narration, see The Translation of the Meanings of Sahih Al-Bukhari, 9 Volumes. Arabic readers can choose Sahih Al-Bukhari in Arabic, and Urdu readers the Sahih Al-Bukhari 6 Volume Set.

How to Read It

Because the hadith are arranged by subject, you can read the book in order or go straight to the topic you need: the Book of Prayer before teaching children salah, the Book of Fasting before Ramadan, or the Book of Hajj before travelling to Makkah. Reading a few hadith a day, Arabic first and then the English, builds familiarity with the words of the Prophet ﷺ in his own language.

Who This Book Is For

• English-speaking families in the UAE who want Sahih Al-Bukhari at home in one volume, with the Arabic text.

• Students of Islamic studies and Arabic who want to compare the Arabic hadith with a careful English translation.

• New Muslims who want to learn the Sunnah from its most authentic source.

• Teachers, khateebs and study circles who need a quick reference by topic.

Related Books from Darussalam UAE

Pair it with Summarized Sahih Muslim to have the two Sahih collections together. For hadith arranged around character and manners, see Riyad-us-Saliheen, and browse the full Hadith collection for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari?

It is the abridged, one-volume edition of Sahih Al-Bukhari. Repeated hadith and long chains of narrators are removed, and each hadith is kept once in Imam Al-Bukhari's original order.

Who abridged Sahih Al-Bukhari?

Imam Zain-ud-Din Ahmad bin Abdul-Lateef Az-Zubaidi abridged it. Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan translated it into English.

How many hadith are in Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari?

About 2,230 hadith, with the repetitions of the full Sahih removed.

Does this edition include the Arabic text?

Yes. As the cover says, it is Arabic-English: every hadith is printed in Arabic beside the English translation.

Who translated it into English?

Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan, who also translated the complete nine-volume Sahih Al-Bukhari and co-translated The Noble Quran.

Is the summarized version authentic?

Yes. Every hadith in it comes from Sahih Al-Bukhari itself. The abridgement only removes repetitions and chains of narration, and the book carries certificates of approval from Shaykh Ibn Baz and scholars of the Islamic University of Madinah.

What is the difference from the 9 volume set?

The 9 volume set contains every hadith of Sahih Al-Bukhari with its repetitions and chains of narrators. This one-volume summary keeps each hadith once, which makes it far easier to read and carry.

What size is this edition?

It is a 14x21 cm hardcover of more than 1,000 pages. A larger 17x24 cm edition is also available.

What is the price in the UAE?

This 14x21 cm edition costs 60 AED on Darussalam UAE.

How long does delivery take in the UAE?

Orders are dispatched from Sharjah and usually arrive within 2–4 working days. Delivery is free on orders over 300 AED, and cash on delivery is available at checkout.