Zakaria Ouzoun's controversial work, 'The Offence of Bukhari,' boldly challenges conventional Islamic scholarship by re-examining the foundational role of Imam Al-Bukhari and his Sahih Hadith collection. This book posits that a critical re-evaluation of these revered texts is essential for 'saving religion' from perceived misinterpretations or doctrinal rigidities that may have stemmed from an uncritical acceptance of certain traditions. Ouzoun meticulously dissects narratives attributed to Bukhari, advocating for a fresh, rational approach to understanding Islamic tenets, aiming to purify the faith from what he considers interpolations or erroneous interpretations.