Sahih al-Bukhari #5944

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَقُولَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ خَبُثَتْ نَفْسِي‏.‏ وَلَكِنْ لِيَقُلْ لَقِسَتْ نَفْسِي ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "None of you should say Khabuthat Nafsi, but he is recommended to say 'Laqisat Nafsi."
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this hadith, `Aisha narrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) advice regarding self-talk. He instructed that one should avoid saying 'Khabuthat Nafsi' (my soul is foul) and instead say 'Laqisat Nafsi' (my soul has become low). This guidance reflects the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and using respectful language when discussing oneself.

Modern Application

In our daily conversations, we can adopt a more positive and respectful way of speaking about ourselves. By choosing our words carefully, we can cultivate a healthier self-image and encourage those around us to do the same.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it teaches the importance of using respectful language when referring to oneself.

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This hadith is #5944 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.

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