Sunan Abu Dawud #2963

Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah)
Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ مَكْحُولٍ، عَنْ غُضَيْفِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَضَعَ الْحَقَّ عَلَى لِسَانِ عُمَرَ يَقُولُ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Allah, the Exalted, has placed truth on Umar's tongue and he speaks it.
Narrated by Narrated AbuDharr:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Dharr narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that Allah has placed truth on the tongue of Umar, indicating that Umar speaks with sincerity and honesty. This highlights the importance of truthfulness in speech and the divine support for those who uphold it. The takeaway is the recognition of Umar's character as a model for truthfulness in leadership and personal conduct.

Modern Application

In today's world, truthfulness is essential in building trust in personal relationships and professional environments. Upholding honesty can lead to stronger connections and a more reliable reputation, reflecting the values exemplified by Umar.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness because it emphasizes the significance of speaking the truth as exemplified by Umar.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2963 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated AbuDharr:.

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