Sahih al-Bukhari #4059

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
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، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الزُّهْرِيَّ، وَسَأَلَهُ، إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أُمَيَّةَ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَنْبَسَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَأَلَهُ، قَالَ لَهُ بَعْضُ بَنِي سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْعَاصِ لاَ تُعْطِهِ‏.‏ فَقَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ هَذَا قَاتِلُ ابْنِ قَوْقَلٍ‏.‏ فَقَالَ وَاعَجَبَاهْ لِوَبْرٍ تَدَلَّى مِنْ قَدُومِ الضَّأْنِ‏.‏
Abu Huraira came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him (for a share from the Khaibar booty). On that, one of the sons of Sa`id bin Al-`As said to him, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Do not give him." Abu Huraira then said (to the Prophet (ﷺ) ) "This is the murderer of Ibn Qauqal." Sa`id's son said, "How strange! A guinea pig coming from Qadum Ad-Dan!"
Narrated by Narrated 'Anbasa bin Sa`id:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira approaches the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) seeking a share of the Khaibar booty. A bystander expresses doubt about Abu Huraira's worthiness, prompting a reflection on the nature of worth and divine justice. The Prophet's response underscores the importance of humility and the complexities of human judgment.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by reminding us to approach others with kindness and without judgment. In community dealings, it encourages us to recognize the inherent worth of individuals regardless of their past actions or societal perceptions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment because it reflects the consequences of actions and the divine justice that governs human interactions.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #4059 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Anbasa bin Sa`id:.

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