Sahih al-Bukhari #3526

Companions of the Prophet
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا قَيْسٌ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ مَا زِلْنَا أَعِزَّةً مُنْذُ أَسْلَمَ عُمَرُ‏.‏
We have been powerful since `Umar embraced Islam.
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith highlights the significance of `Umar ibn al-Khattab's conversion to Islam, which marked a turning point for the Muslim community. The narrator, Abdullah, emphasizes that the Muslims felt empowered and respected after `Umar embraced Islam, indicating his influential role in strengthening the community and its position in society.

Modern Application

In today's context, the strength of a community can often be linked to its leaders and their values. When individuals of influence embrace positive change, it can inspire others and foster a sense of unity and strength within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Biography because it illustrates the impact of a key figure in Islamic history on the strength and unity of the Muslim community.

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This hadith is #3526 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.

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