Al-Bukhārī's views as expressed in the chapters on Manāqib (Merits) and Faḍāʾil (Virtues) in his Ṣaḥīḥ, reflect a devotion to the Prophet's Companions (Saḥāba) and the Prophet's Family (Ahl al-Bayt) from a Sunni perspective. This presentation explores whether al-Bukhārī portrays these figures as moral and spiritual exemplars whose recognition or whether his portrayal exhibits sectarian tendencies and is perceived as biased against the Ahl al-Bayt. This presentation aims to analyse the role of these chapters in hadith research and critically assess their potential contribution to advancing intra-Islamic dialogue.