Sahih al-Bukhari #3529

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُمَرُ، هُوَ ابْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ أَنَّ زَيْدَ بْنَ أَسْلَمَ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَأَلَنِي ابْنُ عُمَرَ عَنْ بَعْضِ، شَأْنِهِ ـ يَعْنِي عُمَرَ ـ فَأَخْبَرْتُهُ‏.‏ فَقَالَ، مَا رَأَيْتُ أَحَدًا قَطُّ بَعْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ حِينَ قُبِضَ كَانَ أَجَدَّ وَأَجْوَدَ حَتَّى انْتَهَى مِنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ‏.‏
Ibn `Umar asked me about some matters concerning `Umar. He said, "Since Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) died. I have never seen anybody more serious, hard working and generous than `Umar bin Al-Khattab (till the end of his life."
Narrated by Narrated Aslam:

Context

Ibn Umar reflects on the character of Umar ibn Al-Khattab after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He notes that Umar was the most serious and hardworking individual he had seen since the Prophet's passing. This statement underscores Umar's dedication to the community and his commitment to upholding the values taught by the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of dedication and hard work in serving one's community. It encourages individuals to embody the values of commitment and seriousness in their endeavors.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights Umar's exemplary character and his role in the community following the Prophet's (ﷺ) death.

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This hadith is #3529 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Aslam:.

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