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Sahih al-Bukhari #4188

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ صِلَةَ بْنِ زُفَرَ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ جَاءَ أَهْلُ نَجْرَانَ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالُوا ابْعَثْ لَنَا رَجُلاً أَمِينًا‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لأَبْعَثَنَّ إِلَيْكُمْ رَجُلاً أَمِينًا حَقَّ أَمِينٍ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَاسْتَشْرَفَ لَهُ النَّاسُ، فَبَعَثَ أَبَا عُبَيْدَةَ بْنَ الْجَرَّاحِ‏.‏
The people of Najran came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said, "Send an honest man to us." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I will send to you an honest man who is really trustworthy." Everyone of the (Muslim) people hoped to be that one. The Prophet (ﷺ) then sent Abu Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah.
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Context

In this hadith, the people of Najran request the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to send them a trustworthy individual. The Prophet ﷺ responds affirmatively, promising to send an honest man. The anticipation among the companions reflects the high value placed on trustworthiness in leadership and community roles, which was exemplified by the Prophet's choice of Abu Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah for this task.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith underscores the importance of integrity and trust in leadership positions. It encourages individuals to seek and appoint trustworthy leaders in various aspects of life, from community organizations to workplaces.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Trustworthiness and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the significance of honesty and integrity as demonstrated by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in his leadership.

TrustworthinessProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #4188 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 Hudhaifa:.

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