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Sahih al-Bukhari #5970

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، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَخْنَى الأَسْمَاءِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ رَجُلٌ تَسَمَّى مَلِكَ الأَمْلاَكِ ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The most awful name in Allah's sight on the Day of Resurrection, will be (that of) a man calling himself Malik Al-Amlak (the king of kings).
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the arrogance associated with titles, specifically mentioning the title 'King of Kings.' He emphasizes that such titles are deemed the most awful in Allah's sight on the Day of Resurrection. This serves as a reminder of humility and the importance of recognizing one's place in the grand scheme of creation.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in everyday life by promoting humility and discouraging the pursuit of status based on titles or positions. It encourages individuals to focus on their character and actions rather than seeking validation through grandiose labels.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning because it serves as a caution against pride and arrogance associated with lofty titles, reminding believers of the importance of humility.

Warning

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This hadith is #5970 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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