Sahih al-Bukhari #3549

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْجَعْدِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ عَبِيدَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ اقْضُوا كَمَا كُنْتُمْ تَقْضُونَ، فَإِنِّي أَكْرَهُ الاِخْتِلاَفَ حَتَّى يَكُونَ لِلنَّاسِ جَمَاعَةٌ، أَوْ أَمُوتَ كَمَا مَاتَ أَصْحَابِي‏.‏ فَكَانَ ابْنُ سِيرِينَ يَرَى أَنَّ عَامَّةَ مَا يُرْوَى عَلَى عَلِيٍّ الْكَذِبُ‏.‏
Ali said (to the people of 'Iraq), "Judge as you used to judge, for I hate differences (and I do my best ) till the people unite as one group, or I die as my companions have died."
Narrated by Narrated Ubaida:

Context

In this hadith, Ali advises the people of Iraq to continue judging as they have done in the past, expressing his disdain for differences among the community. His statement emphasizes the importance of unity and consistency in judgment, reflecting the values of cooperation and collective decision-making in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In modern society, this principle encourages individuals and communities to work towards unity and consensus, especially in decision-making processes. It highlights the need to prioritize common goals over differences, fostering harmony and collaboration.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of unity and collective judgment in maintaining a cohesive community.

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This hadith is #3549 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ubaida:.

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