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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5030

The Book Of Faith and its Signs
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَعِيلُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سُهَيْلٍ نَافِعُ بْنُ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَبِي عَامِرٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ آيَةُ النِّفَاقِ ثَلَاثٌ إِذَا حَدَّثَ كَذَبَ وَإِذَا وَعَدَ أَخْلَفَ وَإِذَا اؤْتُمِنَ خَانَ
The Messenger of Allah said: "The signs of the hypocrite are three: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise he breaks it; and when he is entrusted with something, he betrays (that trust)."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :

Context

In this significant teaching, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ outlines the signs of hypocrisy, stating that a hypocrite lies when they speak, breaks promises, and betrays trust. This hadith serves as a warning against insincerity and emphasizes the importance of integrity in one's character.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to cultivate honesty and trustworthiness in their interactions. It highlights the value of being reliable and truthful in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hypocrisy and Faith and Belief because it identifies key traits of hypocrisy that contradict the essence of true faith.

HypocrisyFaith and Belief

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #5030 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book Of Faith and its Signs. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :.

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