Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3085

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Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ بَهْزِ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ فِي قَوْلِهِ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ كُنْتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ ‏)‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّكُمْ تُتِمُّونَ سَبْعِينَ أُمَّةً أَنْتُمْ خَيْرُهَا وَأَكْرَمُهَا عَلَى اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَى غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ بَهْزِ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ نَحْوَ هَذَا وَلَمْ يَذْكُرُوا فِيهِ ‏(‏ كُنْتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ ‏)‏ ‏.‏
from his father, from his grandfather that he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying about Allah, Most High saying: 'You are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind... (3:110) He said: 'You are the completion of seventy nations, you are the best of them, and the most honorable of them to Allah."
Narrated by Narrated Bahz bin Hakim:

Context

This hadith, narrated by Bahz bin Hakim, emphasizes the honor and distinction of the Muslim community. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveys that the followers of Islam are the best among all nations, highlighting their unique role in guiding humanity. This statement serves as both a reminder of the responsibilities that come with such honor and a call to uphold the values of Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this message encourages Muslims to embody the principles of compassion, justice, and integrity. By actively contributing to their communities and promoting positive values, they can fulfill their role as exemplary representatives of their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Warning because it emphasizes the importance of the Muslim community's role and the responsibilities that accompany their esteemed status.

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This hadith is #3085 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Bahz bin Hakim:.

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