Sunan Ibn Majah #2097
The Chapters on Rulings
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ خَطَبَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ بِالْجَابِيَةِ فَقَالَ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَامَ فِينَا مِثْلَ مُقَامِي فِيكُمْ فَقَالَ
" احْفَظُونِي فِي أَصْحَابِي ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ثُمَّ يَفْشُو الْكَذِبُ حَتَّى يَشْهَدَ الرَّجُلُ وَمَا يُسْتَشْهَدُ وَيَحْلِفَ وَمَا يُسْتَحْلَفُ " .
'Umar bin Khattab addressed us at Jabiyah and said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood up among us as I stand among you, and said: 'Honor my Companions for my sake, then those who come after them, then those who come after them. Then lying will prevail until a man will give testimony without being asked to do so, and he will swear an oath without being asked to do so.' ”
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:
Context
In this hadith, 'Umar bin Khattab recounts the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) advice to honor his companions and subsequent generations. He warns about the prevalence of dishonesty in society, emphasizing the importance of integrity and respect within the community.
Modern Application
This teaching encourages individuals to uphold honesty and respect in their interactions. In today's world, fostering a culture of integrity is vital for building trust and strong relationships within communities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Respectful Communication because it highlights the importance of honoring relationships and maintaining honesty in society.
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This hadith is #2097 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:.