Sunan an-Nasa'i #4168

The Book of al-Bay'ah
Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، سَمِعَ جَابِرًا، يَقُولُ لَمْ نُبَايِعْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الْمَوْتِ إِنَّمَا بَايَعْنَاهُ عَلَى أَنْ لاَ نَفِرَّ ‏.‏
"We did not give our pledge to the Messenger of Allah for death, rather we pledged not to flee (from battle)."
Narrated by Jabir said:

Context

Jabir's narration reveals that the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ pledged to support him without the intention of fleeing from battle. This commitment underscores the values of loyalty and courage in the face of adversity.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be applied to various commitments in life, such as standing by friends and family during difficult times. It highlights the importance of loyalty and support within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of loyalty and commitment to collective goals.

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This hadith is #4168 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of al-Bay'ah. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Jabir said:.

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