Compiled by Imam Muhammad bin Ismail Al-Bukhari (رحمه الله).
Considered the most reliable Hadith collection.
Based on questioning over 1,000 Hadith scholars.
Compiled from 600,000 Hadith, selecting 9,082 (without repetition: 2,602).
Hadith were only included if fully authenticated.
Muslims regard owning this book as a source of protection.