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Sahih al-Bukhari #7081

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.

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابِ يَقْرَءُونَ التَّوْرَاةَ بِالْعِبْرَانِيَّةِ وَيُفَسِّرُونَهَا بِالْعَرَبِيَّةِ لأَهْلِ الإِسْلاَمِ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لاَ تُصَدِّقُوا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ، وَلاَ تُكَذِّبُوهُمْ وَقُولُوا ‏{‏آمَنَّا بِاللَّهِ وَمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ‏}‏ ‏"‏‏.‏ الآيَةَ‏.‏
The people of the Book used to read the Torah in Hebrew and then explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said (to the Muslims). "Do not believe the people of the Book, nor disbelieve them, but say, 'We believe in Allah and whatever is revealed to us, and whatever is revealed to you.' "
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the Muslims regarding the teachings of the People of the Book, specifically the Jews and Christians. He advises them not to fully trust or completely reject their interpretations of religious texts. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of affirming belief in Allah and the revelations sent to both Muslims and the People of the Book. This guidance encourages Muslims to maintain a balanced perspective towards other faiths.

Modern Application

In today's diverse society, this principle encourages individuals to engage with different beliefs respectfully while holding firm to their own faith. It promotes dialogue and understanding without compromising one's own beliefs, fostering a spirit of coexistence and mutual respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the importance of the Quranic message and the need to acknowledge the revelations received by others.

QuranDivine Revelation

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This hadith is #7081 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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