Sahih al-Bukhari #3219

Prophets
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ تَلِيدٍ الرُّعَيْنِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَمْ يَكْذِبْ إِبْرَاهِيمُ إِلاَّ ثَلاَثًا ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Abraham did not tell a lie except on three occasions."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the character of Prophet Abraham, noting that he only lied on three occasions. This statement serves to highlight the overall truthfulness of Abraham, a key figure in Islamic tradition. The context emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity in one's character.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to strive for truthfulness in their daily lives. It serves as a reminder that while everyone may make mistakes, maintaining honesty should be a core value, guiding personal and professional interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness and Prophetic Biography because it reflects the importance of honesty in the lives of prophets and serves as a model for individuals to emulate.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3219 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophets. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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