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Sahih al-Bukhari #34

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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 قَبِيصَةُ بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَرْبَعٌ مَنْ كُنَّ فِيهِ كَانَ مُنَافِقًا خَالِصًا، وَمَنْ كَانَتْ فِيهِ خَصْلَةٌ مِنْهُنَّ كَانَتْ فِيهِ خَصْلَةٌ مِنَ النِّفَاقِ حَتَّى يَدَعَهَا إِذَا اؤْتُمِنَ خَانَ وَإِذَا حَدَّثَ كَذَبَ وَإِذَا عَاهَدَ غَدَرَ، وَإِذَا خَاصَمَ فَجَرَ ‏"‏‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ شُعْبَةُ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite and whoever has one of the following four characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless and until he gives it up. 1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays. 2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous. 4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting manner."
Narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) outlines four characteristics of hypocrisy, emphasizing the moral and ethical standards expected of believers. This teaching serves as a warning against behaviors that undermine trust and integrity, highlighting the importance of sincerity in one's actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their own behavior and strive for honesty and integrity in all interactions. It serves as a reminder to uphold ethical standards in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hypocrisy and Ethical Behavior because it delineates specific traits associated with hypocrisy and underscores the importance of ethical conduct.

HypocrisyEthical Behavior

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This hadith is #34 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Belief. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:.

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