Sunan Ibn Majah #4235

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَرْبِ بْنِ أَبِي الأَسْوَدِ الدِّيلِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَا أَقَلَّتِ الْغَبْرَاءُ وَلاَ أَظَلَّتِ الْخَضْرَاءُ مِنْ رَجُلٍ أَصْدَقَ لَهْجَةً مِنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'There is no one on earth, or under the sky, who speaks more truthfully than Abu Dharr.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Amr said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praises Abu Dharr for his unparalleled truthfulness, stating that no one speaks more truthfully than him. This statement not only elevates Abu Dharr's character but also emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity in communication. The hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of truthfulness in all aspects of life.

Modern Application

In today's world, where misinformation can easily spread, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize honesty in their interactions. It serves as a reminder to be truthful in our words and actions, fostering trust and integrity in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it reflects the Prophet's endorsement of honesty and sets a standard for moral conduct.

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ صٓ
Saad (The letter Saad)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ
[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -
سُورَةُ فُصِّلَتۡ
Fussilat (Explained in detail)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ قَوْلًۭا مِّمَّن دَعَآ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَعَمِلَ صَٰلِحًۭا وَقَالَ إِنَّنِى مِنَ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ
And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteousness and says, "Indeed, I am of the Muslims."
سُورَةُ الأَنبِيَاءِ
Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
قَالَ رَبِّى يَعْلَمُ ٱلْقَوْلَ فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
The Prophet said, "My Lord knows whatever is said throughout the heaven and earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing."
سُورَةُ الذَّارِيَاتِ
Adh-Dhaariyat (The Winnowing Winds)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
فَوَرَبِّ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِنَّهُۥ لَحَقٌّۭ مِّثْلَ مَآ أَنَّكُمْ تَنطِقُونَ
Then by the Lord of the heaven and earth, indeed, it is truth - just as [sure as] it is that you are speaking.
سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ
Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
قُلْ صَدَقَ ٱللَّهُ ۗ فَٱتَّبِعُوا۟ مِلَّةَ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ حَنِيفًۭا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ
Say, "Allah has told the truth. So follow the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth; and he was not of the polytheists."

Common Words

47 total42 unique5 repeated
قال2x
ٱلله2x
من2x
ٱلسماء2x
وٱلأرض2x
فٱلحق1x
وٱلحق1x
أقول1x
ومن1x
أحسن1x
قولا1x
ممن1x
دعا1x
إلى1x
وعمل1x
صلحا1x
وقال1x
إننى1x
ٱلمسلمين1x
ربى1x
Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #4235 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 'Amr said:.

About This Hadith