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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5651 in the Book of Dress.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5651

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5651 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Dress), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "that when Abu Bakr became the Caliph, he wrote a letter to him (and stamped it with the Prophet's ring) and the engraving of the ring was in three lines: Muhammad in one line, 'Apostle' in another li…"

Dress

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ ثُمَامَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا بَكْرٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ لَمَّا اسْتُخْلِفَ كَتَبَ لَهُ، وَكَانَ نَقْشُ الْخَاتَمِ ثَلاَثَةَ أَسْطُرٍ‏.‏ مُحَمَّدٌ سَطْرٌ، وَرَسُولُ سَطْرٌ، وَاللَّهِ سَطْرٌ‏.‏

that when Abu Bakr became the Caliph, he wrote a letter to him (and stamped it with the Prophet's ring) and the engraving of the ring was in three lines: Muhammad in one line, 'Apostle' in another line, and 'Allah' in a third line.

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

This narration describes the engraving on Abu Bakr's ring, which was stamped with the Prophet's (ﷺ) ring. The inscription reflects the identity and mission of the Prophet (ﷺ), emphasizing the significance of his role as a messenger of Allah.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their identity and the values they represent. It serves as a reminder to embody the principles of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, much like the values inscribed on the Prophet's (ﷺ) ring.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the significance of personal adornments that reflect one's identity and values.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines