What is Sahih al-Bukhari 514 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Times of the Prayers), narrated by Narrated Jarir bin `Abdullah:, states: "I gave the pledge of allegiance to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) for to offer prayers perfectly, to pay Zakat regularly, and to give good advice to every Muslim."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 514 in the Book of Times of the Prayers.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #514

Times of the Prayers

Sahih

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 الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَيْسٌ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ بَايَعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى إِقَامِ الصَّلاَةِ، وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ، وَالنُّصْحِ لِكُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ‏.‏

I gave the pledge of allegiance to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) for to offer prayers perfectly, to pay Zakat regularly, and to give good advice to every Muslim.

Narrated by Narrated Jarir bin `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith recounts the pledge of allegiance given by Jarir bin `Abdullah to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), which included commitments to prayer, giving Zakat, and advising fellow Muslims. It reflects the foundational aspects of Islamic practice and community responsibility, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling one's religious duties and supporting one another in faith.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to actively engage in their religious obligations, such as daily prayers and Zakat. It encourages individuals to not only fulfill their duties but also to offer guidance and support to fellow community members, fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Zakat because it underscores the essential practices of prayer and charitable giving in Islam.

Prayer Zakat