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Sahih al-Bukhari #3695

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.

حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هَاشِمٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا إِسْحَاقَ، سَعْدَ بْنَ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ يَقُولُ مَا أَسْلَمَ أَحَدٌ إِلاَّ فِي الْيَوْمِ الَّذِي أَسْلَمْتُ فِيهِ، وَلَقَدْ مَكَثْتُ سَبْعَةَ أَيَّامٍ وَإِنِّي لَثُلُثُ الإِسْلاَمِ
None embraced Islam, except on the day I embraced it. And for seven days I was one of the three persons who were Muslims (one-third of Islam).
Narrated by Narrated Abu 'Is-haq Saud bin Abi Waqqas:

Context

Said bin Abi Waqqas shares his unique experience of being among the first Muslims, claiming that he was one-third of the Muslim community at one point. This statement reflects the early struggles and sacrifices of the first converts to Islam, highlighting their pivotal role in the establishment of the faith.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of community and the contributions of early believers. It encourages us to appreciate the efforts of those who came before us and to actively participate in our communities today.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Biography because it illustrates the early formation of the Muslim community and the significant role of its early members.

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This hadith is #3695 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu 'Is-haq Saud bin Abi Waqqas:.

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