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Sahih Muslim #6018

The Book of the Merits of the Companions
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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 الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنِي سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ عَوْنٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عُمَيْسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي، مُلَيْكَةَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَوْ كُنْتُ مُتَّخِذًا خَلِيلاً لاَتَّخَذْتُ ابْنَ أَبِي قُحَافَةَ خَلِيلاً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If I were to choose as my bosom friend I would have chosen the son of Abu Quhafa (Abu Bakr) as my bosom friend.
Narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ expresses the deep bond he shares with Abu Bakr, referring to him as a potential close friend. This statement highlights the importance of companionship and the value of choosing friends wisely, especially those who embody strong faith and character. The takeaway is the significance of surrounding oneself with righteous individuals who can positively influence one's life.

Modern Application

In today's world, the choice of friends can greatly impact our values and decisions. Building relationships with those who inspire us to be better and support our growth is essential. This hadith encourages us to seek out friendships that uplift and guide us on the right path.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ personal relationships and values in friendship.

Prophetic Conduct

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This hadith is #6018 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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