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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 6927 in the Book of Judgments (Ahkaam).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #6927

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6927 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Judgments (Ahkaam)), narrated by Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit:, states: "We gave the oath of allegiance to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that we would listen to and obey him both at the time when we were active and at the time when we were tired and that we would not fight agains…"

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَادَةُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، قَالَ "بَايَعْنَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى السَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ فِي الْمَنْشَطِ وَالْمَكْرَهِ‏.‏ ‏‏وَأَنْ لاَ نُنَازِعَ الأَمْرَ أَهْلَهُ، وَأَنْ نَقُومَ ـ أَوْ نَقُولَ ـ بِالْحَقِّ حَيْثُمَا كُنَّا لاَ نَخَافُ فِي اللَّهِ لَوْمَةَ لاَئِمٍ ‏"‏‏.‏

We gave the oath of allegiance to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that we would listen to and obey him both at the time when we were active and at the time when we were tired and that we would not fight against the ruler or disobey him, and would stand firm for the truth or say the truth wherever we might be, and in the Way of Allah we would not be afraid of the blame of the blamers. (See Hadith No. 178 and 320)

Narrated by Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit:

Context

In this hadith, 'Ubada bin As-Samit narrates the oath of allegiance given to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The oath emphasizes the importance of obedience to the Prophet during both good and challenging times, and it highlights the significance of standing for truth without fear of criticism. This reflects the commitment of the companions to uphold justice and loyalty to their leader.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to remain steadfast in their principles, even when faced with adversity. It serves as a reminder to speak the truth and support rightful leadership, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in various aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Oaths and Vows because it illustrates the commitment to obey the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and emphasizes the importance of loyalty and truthfulness.

Prophetic Authority Oaths and Vows