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This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Virtues), narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin Hantab:, states: "that the Prophet (ﷺ) saw Abu Bakr and 'Umar and said: "These two are the hearing and the seeing.""

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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3764

Chapters on Virtues

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ الْمُطَّلِبِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حَنْطَبٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَأَى أَبَا بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرَ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذَانِ السَّمْعُ وَالْبَصَرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ مُرْسَلٌ وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ حَنْطَبٍ لَمْ يُدْرِكِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

that the Prophet (ﷺ) saw Abu Bakr and 'Umar and said: "These two are the hearing and the seeing."

Narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin Hantab:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledges the significant roles of Abu Bakr and 'Umar by referring to them as 'the hearing and the seeing.' This statement highlights their importance in the community, suggesting that they were key figures in understanding and conveying the message of Islam. The takeaway emphasizes the value of trustworthy companions in leadership and guidance.

Modern Application

In today's world, recognizing and valuing the contributions of trusted individuals in our communities is essential. Whether in family, work, or social settings, having reliable people who can listen and provide insight can greatly enhance decision-making and unity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the importance of strong, reliable relationships within the community and the Prophet's (ﷺ) recognition of key figures who contribute to its well-being.

Community Prophetic Conduct

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[Allah] said, "Fear not. Indeed, I am with you both; I hear and I see.

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وَمِنْهُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْذُونَ ٱلنَّبِىَّ وَيَقُولُونَ هُوَ أُذُنٌۭ ۚ قُلْ أُذُنُ خَيْرٍۢ لَّكُمْ يُؤْمِنُ بِٱللَّهِ وَيُؤْمِنُ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مِنكُمْ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْذُونَ رَسُولَ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌۭ

And among them are those who abuse the Prophet and say, "He is an ear." Say, "[It is] an ear of goodness for you that believes in Allah and believes the believers and [is] a mercy to those who believe among you." And those who abuse the Messenger of Allah - for them is a painful punishment.

سُورَةُ يُوسُفَ

Yusuf (Joseph)

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فَلَمَّآ أَن جَآءَ ٱلْبَشِيرُ أَلْقَىٰهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِهِۦ فَٱرْتَدَّ بَصِيرًۭا ۖ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"

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إِنَّمَا كَانَ قَوْلَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذَا دُعُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِۦ لِيَحْكُمَ بَيْنَهُمْ أَن يَقُولُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۚ وَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُفْلِحُونَ

The only statement of the [true] believers when they are called to Allah and His Messenger to judge between them is that they say, "We hear and we obey." And those are the successful.

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This hadith is #3764 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin Hantab:.

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