What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6886 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Judgments (Ahkaam)), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "Qais bin Sa`d was to the Prophet (ﷺ) like a chief police officer to an Amir (chief)."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 6886 in the Book of Judgments (Ahkaam).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #6886

Judgments (Ahkaam)

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 خَالِدٍ الذُّهْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَنْصَارِيُّ، مُحَمَّدٌ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ ثُمَامَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ قَيْسَ بْنَ سَعْدٍ، كَانَ يَكُونُ بَيْنَ يَدَىِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَنْزِلَةِ صَاحِبِ الشُّرَطِ مِنَ الأَمِيرِ‏.‏

Qais bin Sa`d was to the Prophet (ﷺ) like a chief police officer to an Amir (chief).

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

In this hadith, Anas narrates that Qais bin Sa`d held a position of significant authority and responsibility in relation to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), akin to that of a chief police officer to a leader. This highlights the importance of having trustworthy and capable individuals in positions of leadership, especially in guiding and supporting the community.

Modern Application

In today's society, the principle of having reliable leaders is crucial. Whether in community organizations, workplaces, or schools, appointing individuals who demonstrate integrity and competence can lead to better decision-making and a more harmonious environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority because it emphasizes the importance of having capable individuals in positions of responsibility, as demonstrated by Qais bin Sa`d's role with the Prophet (ﷺ).

Leadership and Authority