Sunan Ibn Majah #4181

The Book of the Sunnah
Da'if

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 مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، أَخْبَرَنِي الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِعَائِشَةَ أَىُّ أَصْحَابِهِ كَانَ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ قَالَتْ أَبُو بَكْرٍ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ ثُمَّ أَيُّهُمْ قَالَتْ عُمَرُ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ ثُمَّ أَيُّهُمْ قَالَتْ أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ ‏.‏
"I said to 'Aishah: 'Which of the (Prophet's) Companions was most beloved to him?' She said: 'Abu Bakr.' I said: 'Then which of them?' She said: ''Umar.' I said: 'Then which of them?' She said: 'Abu 'Ubaidah.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Shaqiq said:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), recounts the companions who were most beloved to him. This highlights the special status of these individuals in the early Muslim community and their close relationship with the Prophet (ﷺ). It serves to illustrate the importance of companionship and loyalty in Islam.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to reflect on the qualities of good companionship and the importance of surrounding oneself with righteous individuals. It serves as a reminder to value and nurture relationships that strengthen one's faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority because it reveals the Prophet's preferences among his companions, emphasizing their significance in Islamic history.

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This hadith is #4181 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Shaqiq said:.

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