Sunan Ibn Majah #4215

The Book of the Sunnah
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 مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ صِلَةَ بْنِ زُفَرَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ لأَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ بْنِ الْجَرَّاحِ ‏ "‏ هَذَا أَمِينُ هَذِهِ الأُمَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah said to Abu 'Ubaidah bin Jarrah: "This is the trustworthy man of this Ummah."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) referred to Abu 'Ubaidah bin Jarrah as the 'trustworthy man of this Ummah.' This statement not only highlights Abu 'Ubaidah's integrity and reliability but also sets a standard for trustworthiness among the community. It underscores the value of trust in leadership and community roles.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to embody trustworthiness in their personal and professional lives. Being seen as reliable fosters stronger relationships and enhances community cohesion, which is essential for a healthy society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Trustworthiness and Prophetic Authority because it acknowledges the importance of integrity in leadership and the Prophet's recognition of those who exemplify such qualities.

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This hadith is #4215 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:.

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