Sunan an-Nasa'i #4210

The Book of al-Bay'ah
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْقُدُّوسِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْكَبِيرِ بْنِ شُعَيْبِ بْنِ الْحَبْحَابِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَهْضَمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنِ الْقَعْقَاعِ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، وَعَنْ سُمَىٍّ، وَعَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ الدِّينُ النَّصِيحَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا لِمَنْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏"‏ لِلَّهِ وَلِكِتَابِهِ وَلِرَسُولِهِ وَلأَئِمَّةِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَعَامَّتِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Religion is sincerity (An-Nasihah)." The said: "To whom, O Messenger of Allah?" he said: "To Allah, to His Book, to His Messenger, to the imams of the Muslims and to their common folk."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of sincerity in religion, stating that 'Religion is sincerity.' The companions asked to whom this sincerity should be directed, and the Prophet specified that it should be towards Allah, His Book, His Messenger, the leaders of the Muslims, and the general public. This highlights the multifaceted nature of sincerity in Islamic practice, extending beyond personal faith to encompass community and leadership.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle of sincerity can manifest in various ways, such as being honest in our dealings with others and showing genuine concern for the well-being of our community. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, fostering an environment of trust and sincerity can lead to stronger bonds and a more cohesive society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Sincerity in Worship because it outlines the essential nature of sincerity in various aspects of life, including faith and community interactions.

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This hadith is #4210 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of al-Bay'ah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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