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Sahih al-Bukhari #3687

Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
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 عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ خِلاَلٌ مِنْ خِلاَلِ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ الطَّعْنُ فِي الأَنْسَابِ وَالنِّيَاحَةُ، وَنَسِيَ الثَّالِثَةَ، قَالَ سُفْيَانُ وَيَقُولُونَ إِنَّهَا الاِسْتِسْقَاءُ بِالأَنْوَاءِ‏.‏
'Ubaidullah said: "I heard Ibn `Abbas saying, "Following are some traits of the people of the pre- Islamic period of ignorance (i) to defame the ancestry of other families, (ii) and to wail over the dead." 'Ubaidullah forgot the third trait. Sufyan said, "They say it (i.e. the third trait) was to believe that rain was caused by the influence of stars (i.e. if a special star appears it will rain).
Narrated by Narrated Sufyan:

Context

Ibn Abbas narrates a reflection on the traits of the pre-Islamic period, highlighting three negative behaviors: defaming others' ancestry, wailing over the dead, and a misguided belief in astrology regarding rain. This hadith serves as a reminder of the ethical standards that Islam seeks to establish, contrasting the ignorance of the past with the moral guidance provided by the faith.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to reflect on our actions and words, promoting a culture of respect and understanding in our communities. It reminds us to avoid gossip and negative speech about others, fostering a more supportive environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Reflection and Historical Events because it provides insight into the moral challenges faced by society before Islam and encourages reflection on ethical behavior.

Ethical ReflectionHistorical Events

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This hadith is #3687 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sufyan:.

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