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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #3582

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3582 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Companions of the Prophet), narrated by Narrated Hudhaifa:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said to the people of Nijran, "I will send you the most trustworthy man." (Every one of) the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) was looking forward (to be that person). He then sent Abu 'U…"

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 مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ صِلَةَ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لأَهْلِ نَجْرَانَ ‏ "‏ لأَبْعَثَنَّ ـ يَعْنِي عَلَيْكُمْ ـ يَعْنِي أَمِينًا ـ حَقَّ أَمِينٍ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَأَشْرَفَ أَصْحَابُهُ، فَبَعَثَ أَبَا عُبَيْدَةَ رضى الله عنه‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said to the people of Nijran, "I will send you the most trustworthy man." (Every one of) the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) was looking forward (to be that person). He then sent Abu 'Ubaida.

Narrated by Narrated Hudhaifa:

Context

This hadith recounts the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) promise to send the most trustworthy man to the people of Najran. The anticipation among his companions reflects the high regard for trustworthiness in leadership. The eventual selection of Abu Ubaida emphasizes the qualities of integrity and reliability that are essential in any leader.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith highlights the importance of trustworthiness in leadership roles, whether in community organizations or workplaces. It serves as a reminder for individuals to cultivate integrity and reliability in their personal and professional lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Trustworthiness and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on integrity in leadership and the qualities he valued in his companions.

Trustworthiness Prophetic Conduct

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إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌۭ

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إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌۭ

Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger.

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This hadith is #3582 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Hudhaifa:.

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