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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2106 in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2106 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Rulings), narrated by It was narrated that Khuraim bin Fatik Al-Asadi said that :, states: "the Prophet(ﷺ) prayed the Morning prayer, and when he had finished, he stood up and said: “Bearing false witness is equivalent to associating others with Allah,” three times. Then he recited this Vers…"

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ الْعُصْفُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ النُّعْمَانِ الأَسَدِيِّ، عَنْ خُرَيْمِ بْنِ فَاتِكٍ الأَسَدِيِّ، قَالَ صَلَّى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الصُّبْحَ فَلَمَّا انْصَرَفَ قَامَ قَائِمًا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ عُدِلَتْ شَهَادَةُ الزُّورِ بِالإِشْرَاكِ بِاللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ثُمَّ تَلاَ هَذِهِ الآيَةَ ‏{‏وَاجْتَنِبُوا قَوْلَ الزُّورِ حُنَفَاءَ لِلَّهِ غَيْرَ مُشْرِكِينَ بِه‏}‏‏.‏

the Prophet(ﷺ) prayed the Morning prayer, and when he had finished, he stood up and said: “Bearing false witness is equivalent to associating others with Allah,” three times. Then he recited this Verse: “And shun lying speech (false statements), Hunafa' Lillah (i.e., worshiping none but Allah), not associating partners (in worship) to Him.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Khuraim bin Fatik Al-Asadi said that :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the gravity of bearing false witness, equating it to associating partners with Allah. He repeats this statement three times to stress its importance, followed by a verse from the Quran that warns against false speech. This highlights the critical role of truthfulness in Islam.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to uphold honesty in their interactions, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. It serves as a reminder that integrity is fundamental to trust and community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness because it underscores the serious consequences of false testimony and the importance of honesty.

Truthfulness