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Sahih al-Bukhari #4089

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.

وَقَالَ عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي عُبَيْدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَلَمَةَ، يَقُولُ غَزَوْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَبْعَ غَزَوَاتٍ، وَخَرَجْتُ فِيمَا يَبْعَثُ مِنَ الْبَعْثِ تِسْعَ غَزَوَاتٍ، عَلَيْنَا مَرَّةً أَبُو بَكْرٍ، وَمَرَّةً أُسَامَةُ‏.‏
I fought seven Ghazwat (i.e. battles) along with the Prophet (ﷺ) and also fought in nine battles, fought by armies sent by the Prophet (ﷺ) . Once Abu Bakr was our commander and another time, Usama was (our commander).
Narrated by Narrated Salama (in another narration):

Context

This hadith recounts the experiences of Salama, who participated in several battles alongside the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the leadership roles of Abu Bakr and Usama during these military campaigns. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration in the face of challenges, as well as the commitment of the early Muslims to the cause of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of unity in teamwork can be applied in various settings, such as workplaces and community projects. Just as the early Muslims rallied together under strong leadership, modern teams can achieve greater success by working collaboratively towards common goals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's involvement in battles and the leadership dynamics among his companions.

Military Might and WarfareProphetic Conduct

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #4089 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 Salama (in another narration):.

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