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Sahih al-Bukhari #5912

Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ مَرْوَانَ بْنَ الْحَكَمِ، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ يَغُوثَ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ أُبَىَّ بْنَ كَعْبٍ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنَ الشِّعْرِ حِكْمَةً ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Some poetry contains wisdom."
Narrated by Narrated Ubai bin Ka`b:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledges that some poetry can contain wisdom. This reflects the cultural significance of poetry in Arab society, where it was a respected form of expression and communication. The takeaway is that wisdom can be found in various forms of art, including poetry, which can convey profound truths and insights.

Modern Application

Today, poetry continues to be a powerful medium for expressing emotions and ideas. People can find wisdom in poetry that addresses personal experiences, societal issues, or philosophical reflections, encouraging deeper understanding and connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom and Prophetic Teachings because it highlights the value of wisdom found in poetry, showcasing the Prophet's recognition of diverse sources of knowledge.

WisdomProphetic Teachings

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5912 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ubai bin Ka`b:.

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