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Sahih al-Bukhari #1809

Virtues of Madinah
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْفَضْلُ، عَنْ جُعَيْدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ سَعْدًا ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَكِيدُ أَهْلَ الْمَدِينَةِ أَحَدٌ إِلاَّ انْمَاعَ كَمَا يَنْمَاعُ الْمِلْحُ فِي الْمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "None plots against the people of Medina but that he will be dissolved (destroyed) like the salt is dissolved in water."
Narrated by Narrated Sa`d:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against plotting against the people of Medina, emphasizing the city's sanctity and protection. He likens any such plot to salt dissolving in water, indicating that those who harbor ill intentions will ultimately face destruction. This reflects the importance of community integrity and the divine protection afforded to Medina.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of community cohesion and the consequences of betrayal. It encourages individuals to foster goodwill and avoid plotting against others, promoting a spirit of unity and trust within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Warning because it emphasizes the sanctity of Medina and warns against plotting against its people.

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This hadith is #1809 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues of Madinah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sa`d:.

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