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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 7006 in the Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7006 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah), narrated by Narrated Hammam:, states: "Hudhaifa said, "O the Group of Al-Qurra! Follow the straight path, for then you have taken a great lead (and will be the leaders), but if you divert right or left, then you will go astray far away.""

Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah

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 نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ هَمَّامٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، قَالَ يَا مَعْشَرَ الْقُرَّاءِ اسْتَقِيمُوا فَقَدْ سُبِقْتُمْ سَبْقًا بَعِيدًا فَإِنْ أَخَذْتُمْ يَمِينًا وَشِمَالاً، لَقَدْ ضَلَلْتُمْ ضَلاَلاً بَعِيدًا‏.‏

Hudhaifa said, "O the Group of Al-Qurra! Follow the straight path, for then you have taken a great lead (and will be the leaders), but if you divert right or left, then you will go astray far away."

Narrated by Narrated Hammam:

Context

Hudhaifa addresses a group of reciters, urging them to remain steadfast on the straight path. He warns that deviating from this path can lead to significant misguidance. This hadith emphasizes the responsibility of knowledgeable individuals to guide the community and uphold the principles of Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this message resonates with leaders and educators who have a responsibility to guide others. It serves as a reminder to remain committed to ethical and moral principles, ensuring that one's actions align with their teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Guidance and Community Responsibility because it highlights the duty of knowledgeable individuals to lead others on the right path.

Guidance Community Responsibility