Sahih al-Bukhari #6043
Asking Permission
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، أَنَّهُ قَدِمَ الشَّأْمَ. وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ ذَهَبَ عَلْقَمَةُ إِلَى الشَّأْمِ، فَأَتَى الْمَسْجِدَ فَصَلَّى رَكْعَتَيْنِ فَقَالَ اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي جَلِيسًا. فَقَعَدَ إِلَى أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ فَقَالَ مِمَّنْ أَنْتَ قَالَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكُوفَةِ. قَالَ أَلَيْسَ فِيكُمْ صَاحِبُ السِّرِّ الَّذِي كَانَ لاَ يَعْلَمُهُ غَيْرُهُ ـ يَعْنِي حُذَيْفَةَ ـ أَلَيْسَ فِيكُمْ ـ أَوْ كَانَ فِيكُمُ ـ الَّذِي أَجَارَهُ اللَّهُ عَلَى لِسَانِ رَسُولِهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ ـ يَعْنِي عَمَّارًا ـ أَوَلَيْسَ فِيكُمْ صَاحِبُ السِّوَاكِ وَالْوِسَادِ ـ يَعْنِي ابْنَ مَسْعُودٍ ـ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَقْرَأُ {وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا يَغْشَى}. قَالَ {وَالذَّكَرِ وَالأُنْثَى}. فَقَالَ مَا زَالَ هَؤُلاَءِ حَتَّى كَادُوا يُشَكِّكُونِي، وَقَدْ سَمِعْتُهَا مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم.
'Alaqama went to Sham and came to the mosque and offered a two-rak`at prayer, and invoked Allah:
"O Allah! Bless me with a (pious) good companion." So he sat beside Abu Ad-Darda' who asked,
"From where are you?" He said, "From the people of Kufa." Abu Darda' said, "Wasn't there among
you the person who keeps the secrets (of the Prophet (ﷺ) ) which nobody knew except him (i.e., Hudhaifa
(bin Al-Yaman)). And isn't there among you the person whom Allah gave refuge from Satan through
the request (tongue) of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)? (i.e., `Ammar). Isn't there among you the one who used to
carry the Siwak and the cushion (or pillows (of the Prophets)? (i.e., Ibn Mas`ud). How did Ibn Mas`ud
use to recite 'By the night as it conceals (the light)?" (Sura 92). 'Alqama said, "Wadhdhakari Wal
Untha' (And by male and female.") Abu Ad-Darda added. 'These people continued to argue with me
regarding it till they were about to cause me to have doubts although I heard it from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)."
Narrated by Narrated Ibrahim:
Context
In this narration, Alqama visits the mosque and prays for a good companion. He meets Abu Darda, who reminds him of notable companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and their virtues. This exchange highlights the significance of companionship and the pursuit of knowledge in Islam, as well as the importance of learning from those who have been close to the Prophet (ﷺ).
Modern Application
Today, this hadith encourages individuals to seek out positive influences and knowledgeable companions in their lives. Engaging with those who share similar values can enhance personal growth and understanding of one's faith.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Seeking Knowledge because it illustrates the value of learning from the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) and the importance of good companionship.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6043 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Asking Permission. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibrahim:.