Sahih al-Bukhari #109

Knowledge
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَكِّيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنْ يَقُلْ عَلَىَّ مَا لَمْ أَقُلْ فَلْيَتَبَوَّأْ مَقْعَدَهُ مِنَ النَّارِ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Whoever (intentionally) ascribes to me what I have not said then (surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."
Narrated by Narrated Salama:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against falsely attributing statements to him. This serves as a serious reminder of the consequences of misrepresentation, emphasizing the need for accuracy in sharing knowledge about Islam. The warning highlights the sanctity of the Prophet's words and the importance of authenticity.

Modern Application

Today, this principle is relevant in various fields, including education, journalism, and social media. It encourages individuals to verify information before sharing it, ensuring that they do not spread misinformation or misattribute statements to others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it stresses the importance of accurately conveying the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) words and the consequences of misattribution.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #109 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Knowledge. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Salama:.

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