Selected Hadith Regarding Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Family Members (Ahl al-Bayt) (R.A) And His Companions (R.A)
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 429:
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “I have been given five things which were not given to any amongst the Prophets (P.B.U.T) before me. These are:
1. ALLAH [S.W.T] made me victorious by awe (by HIS frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month’s journey.
2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum. Therefore, my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due.
3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me (and was not made so for anyone else).
4. Every Prophet (P.B.U.T) used to be sent to his nation exclusively but I have been sent to all mankind.
5. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of Resurrection.)
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 55: Prophets, Number 652:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
ALLASH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Both in this world and in the Hereafter, I am the nearest of all the people to Jesus, the son of Mary (P.B.U.T). The Prophets (P.B.U.T) are paternal brothers; their mothers are different, but their religion is one.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 667:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Convey (my teachings) to the people even if it were a single sentence, and tell others the stories of Bani Israel (which have been taught to you), for it is not sinful to do so. And whoever tells a lie on me intentionally, will surely take his place in the (Hell) Fire.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 681:
Narrated ‘Aisha (R.A):
The people of Quraish worried about the lady from Bani Makhzum who had committed theft. They asked, “Who will intercede for her with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]?” Some said, “No one dare to do so except Usama bin Zaid (R.A) the beloved one to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S].” When Usama (R.A) spoke about that to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, (to him), “Do you try to intercede for somebody in a case connected with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Prescribed Punishments?” Then he got up and delivered a sermon saying, “What destroyed the nations preceding you, was that if a noble amongst them stole, they would forgive him, and if a poor person amongst them stole, they would inflict ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Legal punishment on him. By ALLAH [S.W.T], if Fatima (R.A), the daughter of Muhammad [S.A.W.S] stole, I would cut off her hand.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 682:
Narrated Ibn Mas’ud (R.A):
I heard a person reciting a (Qur’anic) Verse in a certain way, and I had heard The Prophet [S.A.W.S] reciting the same Verse in a different way. So I took him to The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and informed him of that but I noticed the sign of disapproval on his face, and then he said, “Both of you are correct, so don’t differ, for the nations before you differed, so they were destroyed.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 751:
Narrated Al-Bara (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] was of moderate height having broad shoulders (long) hair reaching his ear-lobes. Once I saw him in a red cloak and I had never seen a more handsome than him.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 752:
Narrated Abu Ishaq (R.A):
Al-Bara’ (R.A) was asked, “Was the face of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] (as bright) as a sword?” He said, “No, but (as bright) as a moon.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 757:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A) :
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “I have been sent (as an Apostle) in the best of all the generations of Adam (P.B.U.H)’s offspring since their Creation.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 764:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] never criticized any food (presented him), but he would eat it if he liked it; otherwise, he would leave it (without expressing his dislike).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 773:
Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):
I saw ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] at the ‘time when the Asr prayer was due. Then the people were searching for water for ablution but they could not find any. Then some water was brought to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and he placed his hand in the pot and ordered the people to perform the ablution with the water. I saw water flowing from underneath his fingers and the people started performing the ablution till all of them did it.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 778:
Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):
Abu Talha (R.A) said to Um Sulaim (R.A), “I have noticed feebleness in the voice of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] which I think, is caused by hunger. Have you got any food?” She said, “Yes.” She brought out some loaves of barley and took out a veil belonging to her, and wrapped the bread in part of it and put it under my arm and wrapped part of the veil round me and sent me to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. I went carrying it and found ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] in the Mosque sitting with some people. When I stood there, ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] asked, “Has Abu Talha (R.A) sent you?” I said, “Yes”. He asked, “With some food? I said, “Yes” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] then said to the men around him, “Get up!” He set out (accompanied by them) and I went ahead of them till I reached Abu Talha (R.A) and told him (of The Prophet [S.A.W.S]‘s visit). Abu Talha (R.A) said, “O Um Sulaim (R.A)! ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] is coming with the people and we have no food to feed them.” She said, “ALLAH [S.W.T] and HIS Apostle [S.A.W.S] know better.” So Abu Talha (R.A) went out to receive ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] came along with Abu Talha (R.A). ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “O Um Sulaim (R.A)! Bring whatever you have.” She brought the bread which ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] ordered to be broken into pieces. Um Sulaim (R.A) poured on them some butter from an oilskin. Then ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] recited what ALLAH [S.W.T] wished him to recite, and then said, “Let ten persons come (to share the meal).” Ten persons were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he again said, “Let another ten do the same.” They were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he again said, ‘”‘Let another ten persons (do the same.)” They were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he said, “Let another ten persons come.” In short, all of them ate their fill, and they were seventy or eighty men.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 779:
Narrated ‘Abdullah (R.A):
We used to consider miracles as ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Blessings, but you people consider them to be a warning. Once we were with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] on a journey, and we ran short of water. He said, “Bring the water remaining with you.” The people brought a utensil containing a little water. He placed his hand in it and said, “Come to the blessed water, and the Blessing is from ALLAH [S.W.T].” I saw the water flowing from among the fingers of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], and no doubt, we heard the meal Glorifying ALLAH [S.W.T], when it was being eaten (by him).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 782:
Narrated Anas (R.A):
Once during the lifetime of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], the people ofMedinasuffered from drought. So while The Prophet [S.A.W.S] was delivering a sermon on a Friday a man got up saying, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! The horses and sheep have perished. Will you invoke ALLAH [S.W.T] to bless us with rain?” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] lifted both his hands and invoked. The sky at that time was as clear as glass. Suddenly a wind blew, raising clouds that gathered together, and it started raining heavily. We came out (of the Mosque) wading through the flowing water till we reached our homes. It went on raining till the next Friday, when the same man or some other man stood up and said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! The houses have collapsed; please invoke ALLAH [S.W.T] to withhold the rain.” On that The Prophet [S.A.W.S] smiled and said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T], (let it rain) around us and not on us.” I then looked at the clouds to see them separating forming a sort of a crown roundMedina.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 784:
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] used to stand by a tree or a date-palm on Friday. Then an Ansari woman or man said. “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! Shall we make a pulpit for you?” He replied, “If you wish.” So they made a pulpit for him and when it was Friday, he proceeded towards the pulpit (for delivering the sermon). The date-palm cried like a child! The Prophet [S.A.W.S] descended (the pulpit) and embraced it while it continued moaning like a child being quietened. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “It was crying for (missing) what it used to hear of religious knowledge given near to it.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 787:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “The Hour will not be established till you fight a nation wearing hairy shoes, and till you fight the Turks, who will have small eyes, red faces and flat noses; and their faces will be like flat shields. And you will find that the best people are those who hate responsibility of ruling most of all till they are chosen to be the rulers. And the people are of different natures: The best in the pre-lslamic period are the best in Islam. A time will come when any of you will love to see me rather than to have his family and property doubled.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 795:
Narrated ‘Uqba bin ‘Amr (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] once came out and offered the funeral prayer for the martyrs of Uhud, and proceeded to the pulpit and said, “I shall be your predecessor and a witness on you, and I am really looking at my sacred Fount now, and no doubt, I have been given the keys of the treasures of the world. By ALLAH [S.W.T], I am not afraid that you will worship others along with ALLAH [S.W.T], but I am afraid that you will envy and fight one another for worldly fortunes.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 799:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “There will be afflictions (and at the time) the sitting person will be better than the standing one, and the standing one will be better than the walking, and the walking will be better than the running. And whoever will look towards those afflictions, they will overtake him, and whoever will find a refuge or a shelter, should take refuge in it.” The same narration is reported by Abu Bakr (R.A), with the addition, “(The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said), ‘Among the prayers there is a prayer the missing of which will be to one like losing one’s family and property.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 803:
Narrated Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman (R.A):
The people used to ask ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] about good, but I used to ask him about evil for fear that it might overtake me. Once I said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! We were in ignorance and in evil and ALLAH [S.W.T] has bestowed upon us the present good; will there by any evil after this good?” He said, “Yes.” I asked, “Will there be good after that evil?” He said, “Yes, but it would be tained with Dakhan (i.e. Little evil).” I asked, “What will its Dakhan be?” He said, “There will be some people who will lead (people) according to principles other than my tradition. You will see their actions and disapprove of them.” I said, “Will there by any evil after that good?” He said, “Yes, there will be some people who will invite others to the doors of Hell, and whoever accepts their invitation to it will be thrown in it (by them).” I said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! Describe those people to us.” He said, “They will belong to us and speak our language” I asked, “What do you order me to do if such a thing should take place in my life?” He said, “Adhere to the group of Muslims and their Chief.” I asked, “If there is neither a group (of Muslims) nor a chief (what shall I do)?” He said, “Keep away from all those different sects, even if you had to bite (i.e. eat) the root of a tree, till you meet ALLAH [S.W.T] while you are still in that state.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 830:
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud (R.A):
During the lifetime of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] the moon was split into two parts and on that The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Bear witness (to thus).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 831:
Narrated Anas (R.A):
That the Meccan people requested ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] to show them a miracle, and so he showed them the splitting of the moon.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 839:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “A horse may be kept for one of three purposes: for a man it may be a source of reward; for another it may be a means of living; and for a third it may be a burden (a source of committing sins). As for the one for whom it is a source of reward, he is the one who keeps his horse for the sake of Jihad in ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Cause; he ties it with a long rope on a pasture or in a garden. So whatever its rope allows it to eat, will be regarded as good rewardable deeds (for its owner). And if it breaks off its rope and jumps over one or two hillocks, even its dung will be considered amongst his good deeds. And if it passes by a river and drinks water from it, that will be considered as good deeds for his benefit) even if he has had no intention of watering it. A horse is a shelter for the one who keeps it so that he may earn his living honestly and takes it as a refuge to keep him from following illegal ways (of gaining money), and does not forget the rights of ALLAH [S.W.T] (i.e. paying the Zakat and allowing others to use it for ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Sake). But a horse is a burden (and a source of committing sins for him who keeps it out of pride and pretense and with the intention of harming the Muslims.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] was asked about donkeys. He replied, “Nothing has been revealed to be concerning them except this comprehensive Verse (which covers everything):–’Then whosoever has done good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), Shall see it (its reward) And whosoever has done evil equal to the weight of an atom (or a small) ant), Shall see it (Its punishment).” (99.7-8)
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5:
Narrated Abu Bakr (R.A):
I said to The Prophet [S.A.W.S] while I was in the Cave. “If any of them should look under his feet, he would see us.” He said, “O Abu Bakr (R.A)! What do you think of two (persons) the third of whom is ALLAH [S.W.T]?”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 104:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] neither talked in an insulting manner nor did he ever speak evil intentionally. He used to say, “The most beloved to me amongst you is the one who has the best character and manners.” He added, ” Learn the Qur’an from (any of these) four persons. ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud, Salim the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa, Ubai bin Ka’b, and Mu’adh bin Jabal (R.A).”
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 1, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A), Number 5654:
Jabir b. Samura (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: I recognize the stone inMeccawhich used to pay me salutations before my advent as a Prophet and I recognize that even now.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 2, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5655:
Abu Huraira reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: I shall be pre-eminent amongst the descendants of Adam (P.B.U.H) on the Day of Resurrection and I will be the first intercessor and the first whose intercession will be accepted (by ALLAH [S.W.T]).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 5, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5668:
Abu Musa (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] as saying: The similitude of that guidance and knowledge with which ALLAH [S.W.T], the Exalted and Glorious, has sent me is that of rain falling upon the earth. There is a good piece of land which receives the rainfall (eagerly) and as a result of it there is grown in it herbage and grass abundantly. Then there is a land hard and barren which retains water and the people derive benefit from it and they drink it and make the animals drink. Then there is another land which is barren. Neither water is retained in it, nor is the grass grown in it. And that is the similitude of the first one who develops the understanding of the religion of ALLAH [S.W.T] and it becomes a source of benefit to him with which ALLAH [S.W.T] sent me. (The second one is that) who acquires the knowledge of religion and imparts it to others. (Then the other type is) one who does not pay attention to (the revealed knowledge) and thus does not accept guidance of ALLAH [S.W.T] with which I have been sent.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 7, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5673:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: The similitude of mine and that of the Apostles (P.B.U.T) (before me) is that of a person who constructed a building and he built it fine and well and the people went round it saying: Never have we seen a building more imposing than this. but for one brick, and I am that brick (with which you give the finishing touch to the building).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 12, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5718:
Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] was the most generous of people in charity, but he was generous to the utmost in the month of Ramadan. Gabriel (P.B.U.H) would meet him every year during the month of Ramadin until it ended, and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] recited to him the Qur’an; and when Gabriel (P.B.U.H) met him ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] was most generous in giving charity like the blowing wind.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 20, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5752:
‘A’isha (R.A), the wife of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], said:
That whenever he had to choose between two things he adopted the easier one, provided it was nor sin, but if it was any sin he was the one who was the farthest from it of the people; and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] never took revenge from anyone because of his personal grievance, unless what ALLAH [S.W.T], the Exalted and Glorious, had made inviolable had been violated.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 23, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5768:
Ibn Abbas (R.A) reported:
That the People of the Book used to let their hair fall (on their foreheads) and the polytheists used to part them on their heads, and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] liked to conform his behavior to the People of the Book in matters in which he received no command (from ALLAH [S.W.T]); so ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] let fall his hair upon his forehead, and then he began to part it after this.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 24, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5773:
Qatada (R.A) reported:
I asked Anas b. Malik (R.A): How was the hair of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S]? Thereupon he said: His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, and they hung over his
shoulders and earlobes.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 27, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5789:
Jabir b. Samura (R.A) reported:
That there had appeared some whiteness on the front part of the head and beard of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S]. When he applied oil, it did not become visible, but when he did not (apply) oil, it became apparent. And he had a thick beard. A person said: His face was as (bright) as the sword. Thereupon he (Jabir (R.A)) said: No, it was round and like the sun and the moon. And I saw the seal near his shoulder of the size of a pigeon’s egg and its color was the same as that of his body.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 31, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5810:
Jubair b. Mut’im (R.A) reported on the authority of his father:
That he heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: I am Muhammad [S.A.W.S] and I am Ahmad [S.A.W.S], and I am al-Mahi (the obliterator) by whom unbelief would be obliterated, and I am Hashir (the gatherer) at whose feet mankind will be gathered, and I am ‘Aqib (the last to come) after whom there will be no Prophet.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 34, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5818:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
That he heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: Avoid that which I forbid you to do and do that which I command you to do to the best of your capacity. Verily the people before you went to their doom because they had put too many questions to their Prophets (P.B.U.T) and then disagreed with their teachings.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 39, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A) Number 5853:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
While a Jew was selling goods, he was given something which he did not accept or he did not agree (to accept) that ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (R.A) (one of the narrators) is doubtful about it. He (the Jew) said: By ALLAH [S.W.T], WHO chose Moses (P.B.U.H) among mankind. A person from the Ansar heard it and gave a blow at his face saying: (You have the audacity) to say: By HIM WHO chose Moses (P.B.U.H) amongst mankind, whereas ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] is living amongst us. The Jew went to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] and said: Abu’l-Qasim [S.A.W.S], I am a Dhimmi and (thus need your protection) by a covenant, and added: Such and such person has given a blow upon my face. Thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: Why did you give a blow on his face? He said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], this man said: By HIM WHO chose Moses (P.B.U.H) amongst mankind, whereas you are living amongst us. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] became angry and signs of anger could be seen on his face, and then said: Don’t make distinction amongst The Prophets (P.B.U.T) of ALLAH [S.W.T]. When the horn will be blown and whatever is in the heavens and the earth would swoon but he whom ALLAH [S.W.T] grants exception, then another horn will be blown and I would be the first amongst those who would recover and Moses (P.B.U.H) would be catching hold of the Throne and I do not know whether it is a compensation for that when he swooned on the Day of Tur or he would be resurrected before me and I do not say that anyone is more excellent than Yunus son of Matta (P.B.U.H). This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Salama (R.A) with the same chain of transmitters.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 55: Prophets, Number 590:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] used to seek Refuge with ALLAH [S.W.T] for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain (R.A) and say: “Your forefather (i.e. Abraham (P.B.U.H)) used to seek Refuge with ALLAH [S.W.T] for Ishmael and Isaac (P.B.U.T) by reciting the following: ‘O ALLAH [S.W.T]! I seek Refuge with YOUR Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.’ “
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 742:
Narrated ‘Uqba bin Al-Harith (R.A):
(Once) Abu Bakr (R.A) offered the ‘Asr prayer and then went out walking and saw Al-Hasan (R.A) playing with the boys. He lifted him on to his shoulders and said, “Let my parents be sacrificed for your sake! (You) resemble the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and not ‘Ali (R.A),” while ‘Ali (R.A) was smiling.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 786:
Narrated Hudhaifa (R.A):
Once ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A) said, said, “Who amongst you remembers the statement of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] regarding the afflictions?” Hudhaifa (R.A) replied, “I remember what he said exactly.” ‘Umar (R.A) said. “Tell (us), you are really a daring man!” Hudhaifa (R.A) said, “ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, ‘A man’s afflictions (i.e. wrong deeds) concerning his relation to his family, his property and his neighbors are expiated by his prayers, giving in charity and enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil.’” ‘Umar (R.A) said, “I don’t mean these afflictions but the afflictions that will be heaving up and down like waves of the sea.” Hudhaifa (R.A) replied, “O chief of the believers! You need not fear those (afflictions) as there is a closed door between you and them.” ‘Umar (R.A) asked, “Will that door be opened or broken?” Hudhaifa (R.A) replied, “No, it will be broken.” ‘Umar (R.A) said, “Then it is very likely that the door will not be closed again.” Later on the people asked Hudhaifa (R.A), “Did ‘Umar (R.A) know what that door meant?” He said. “Yes, ‘Umar (R.A) knew it as everyone knows that there will be night before the tomorrow morning. I narrated to ‘Umar (R.A) an authentic narration, not lies.” We dared not ask Hudhaifa (R.A); therefore we requested Masruq (R.A) who asked him, “What does the door stand for?” He said, “Umar (R.A).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues And Merits Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S] and His Companions (R.A), Number 821:
Narrated Said bin Jubair (R.A):
About Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A): ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A) used to treat Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) very favorably ‘Abdur Rahman bin ‘Auf (R.A) said to him. “We also have sons that are equal to him (but you are partial to him.)” Umar (R.A) said, “It is because of his knowledge.” Then ‘Umar (R.A) asked Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) about the interpretation of the Verse:- ‘When come the Help of ALLAH and the conquest (ofMecca) (110.1) Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) said. “It portended the death of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], which ALLAH [S.W.T] had informed him of.” ‘Umar (R.A) said, “I do not know from this Verse but what you know.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] addressed the people saying, “ALLAH [S.W.T] has given option to a slave to choose this world or what is with HIM. The slave has chosen what is with ALLAH [S.W.T].” Abu Bakr (R.A) wept, and we were astonished at his weeping caused by what the Prophet [S.A.W.S] mentioned as to a Slave ( of ALLAH [S.W.T]) who had been offered a choice, (we learned later on) that ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] himself was the person who was given the choice, and that Abu Bakr (R.A) knew best of all of us. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] added, “The person who has favored me most of all both with his company and wealth, is Abu Bakr (R.A). If I were to take a Khalil other than my LORD, I would have taken Abu Bakr (R.A) as such, but (what relates us) is the Islamic brotherhood and friendliness. All the gates of the Mosque should be closed except the gate of Abu Bakr (R.A).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 8:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “If I were to take a Khalil, I would have taken Abu Bakr (R.A), but he is my brother and my companion (in Islam).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 13:
Narrated Abu Ad-Darda (R.A):
While I was sitting with the Prophet [S.A.W.S], Abu Bakr (R.A) came, lifting up one corner of his garment uncovering his knee. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Your companion has had a quarrel.” Abu Bakr (R.A) greeted (the Prophet [S.A.W.S]) and said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! There was something (i.e. quarrel) between me and the Son of Al-Khattab (R.A). I talked to him harshly and then regretted that, and requested him to forgive me, but he refused. This is why I have come to you.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said thrice, “O Abu Bakr (R.A)! May ALLAH [S.W.T] forgive you.” In the meanwhile, ‘Umar (R.A) regretted (his refusal of Abu Bakr (R.A)’s excuse) and went to Abu Bakr (R.A)’s house and asked if Abu Bakr (R.A) was there. They replied in the negative. So he came to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and greeted him, but signs of displeasure appeared on the face of the Prophet [S.A.W.S] till Abu Bakr (R.A) pitied (‘Umar (R.A)), so he knelt and said twice, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! By ALLAH [S.W.T]! I was more unjust to him (than he to me).” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “ALLAH [S.W.T] sent me (as a Prophet) to you (people) but you said (to me), ‘You are telling a lie,’ while Abu Bakr (R.A) said, ‘He has said the truth,’ and consoled me with himself and his money.” He then said twice, “Won’t you then give up harming my companion?” After that nobody harmed Abu Bakr (R.A).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 16:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying, “While I was sleeping, I saw myself standing at a well, on it there was a bucket. I drew water from the well as much as ALLAH [S.W.T] wished. Then Ibn Abi Quhafa (i.e. Abu Bakr (R.A)) took the bucket from me and brought out one or two buckets (of water) and there was weakness in his drawing the water. May ALLAH [S.W.T] forgive his weakness for him. Then the bucket turned into a very big one and Ibn Al-Khattab (R.A) took it over and I had never seen such a mighty person amongst the people as him in performing such hard work, till the people drank to their satisfaction and watered their camels that knelt down there.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 17:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (R.A):
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “ALLAH [S.W.T] will not look on the Day of Judgment at him who drags his robe (behind him) out of pride.” Abu Bakr (R.A) said “One side of my robe slacks down unless I get very cautious about it.” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “But you do not do that with a pride.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 18:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying, “Anybody who spends a pair of something in ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Cause will be called from all the gates of Paradise, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s slave! This is good.’ He who is amongst those who pray will be called from the gate of the prayer (in Paradise) and he who is from the people of Jihad will be called from the gate of Jihad, and he who is from those’ who give in charity (i.e. Zakat) will be called from the gate of charity, and he who is amongst those who observe fast will be called from the gate of fasting, the gate of Raiyan.” Abu Bakr (R.A) said, “He who is called from all those gates will need nothing,” He added, “Will anyone be called from all those gates, O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]?” He said, “Yes, and I hope you will be among those, O Abu Bakr (R.A).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 19:
Narrated ‘Aisha (R.A) (the wife of the Prophet [S.A.W.S]):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] died while Abu Bakr (R.A) was at a place called As-Sunah (Al-’Aliya) ‘Umar (R.A) stood up and said, “By ALLAH [S.W.T]! ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] is not dead!” ‘Umar (R.A) (later on) said, “By ALLAH [S.W.T]! Nothing occurred to my mind except that.” He said, “Verily! ALLAH [S.W.T] will resurrect him and he will cut the hands and legs of some men.” Then Abu Bakr (R.A) came and uncovered the face of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], kissed him and said, “Let my mother and father be sacrificed for you, (O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]), you are good in life and in death. By ALLAH [S.W.T] in WHOSE Hands my life is, ALLAH [S.W.T] will never make you taste death twice.” Then he went out and said, “O oath-taker! Don’t be hasty.” When Abu Bakr (R.A) spoke, ‘Umar (R.A) sat down. Abu Bakr (R.A) Praised and Glorified ALLAH [S.W.T] and said, No doubt! Whoever worshipped Muhammad [S.A.W.S], then Muhammad [S.A.W.S] is dead, but whoever worshipped ALLAH [S.W.T], then ALLAH [S.W.T] is Alive and shall never die.” Then he recited ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Statement:– “(O Muhammad) Verily you will die, and they also will die.” (39.30) He also recited:– “Muhammad is no more than an Apostle; and indeed many Apostles have passed away, before him, If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels? And he who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to ALLAH [S.W.T] And ALLAH [S.W.T] will give reward to those who are grateful.” (3.144) The people wept loudly, and the Ansar were assembled with Sad bin ‘Ubada in the shed of Bani Saida. They said (to the emigrants). “There should be one ‘Amir from us and one from you.” Then Abu Bakr, Umar bin Al-Khattab and Abu ‘baida bin Al-Jarrah (R.A) went to them. ‘Umar (R.A) wanted to speak but Abu Bakr (R.A) stopped him. ‘Umar (R.A) later on used to say, “By ALLAH [S.W.T], I intended only to say something that appealed to me and I was afraid that Abu Bakr (R.A) would not speak so well. Then Abu Bakr (R.A) spoke and his speech was very eloquent. He said in his statement, “We are the rulers and you (Ansars) are the ministers (i.e. advisers),” Hubab bin Al-Mundhir said, “No, by ALLAH [S.W.T] we won’t accept this. But there must be a ruler from us and a ruler from you.” Abu Bakr (R.A) said, “No, we will be the rulers and you will be the ministers, for they (i.e. Quarish) are the best family amongst the ‘Arabs and of best origin. So you should elect either ‘Umar (R.A) or Abu ‘Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah (R.A) as your ruler.” ‘Umar (R.A) said (to Abu Bakr (R.A)), “No but we elect you, for you are our chief and the best amongst us and the most beloved of all of us to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S].” So ‘Umar (R.A) took Abu Bakr (R.A)’s hand and gave the pledge of allegiance and the people too gave the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr (R.A). Someone said, “You have killed Sad bin Ubada.” ‘Umar (R.A) said, “ALLAH [S.W.T] has killed him.” ‘Aisha (R.A) said (in another narration), (“When the Prophet [S.A.W.S] was on his death-bed) he looked up and said thrice, (Amongst) the Highest Companion (See Qur’an 4.69)’ Aisha (R.A) said, ALLAH [S.W.T] benefited the people by their two speeches. ‘Umar (R.A) frightened the people some of whom were hypocrites whom ALLAH [S.W.T] caused to abandon Islam because of ‘Umar (R.A)’s speech. Then Abu Bakr (R.A) led the people to True Guidance and acquainted them with the right path they were to follow so that they went out reciting:– “Muhammad is no more than an Apostle and indeed many Apostles have passed away before him..” (3.144)
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 20:
Narrated Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya (R.A):
I asked my father (‘Ali bin Abi Talib (R.A)), “Who are the best people after ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]?” He said, “Abu Bakr (R.A).” I asked, “Who then?” He said, “Then ‘Umar (R.A). ” I was afraid he would say “Uthman (R.A), so I said, “Then you?” He said, “I am only an ordinary person.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 22:
Narrated Abu Said (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Do not abuse my companions (R.A) for if any one of you spent gold equal to Uhud (in ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Cause) it would not be equal to a Mud or even a half Mud spent by one of them.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 23:
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari (R.A):
I performed ablution in my house and then went out and said, “Today I shall stick to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and stay with him all this day of mine (in his service).” I went to the Mosque and asked about the Prophet [S.A.W.S]. They said, “He had gone in this direction.” So I followed his way, asking about him till he entered a place called Bir Aris. I sat at its gate that was made of date-palm leaves till the Prophet [S.A.W.S] finished answering the call of nature and performed ablution. Then I went up to him to see him sitting at the well of Aris at the middle of its edge with his legs uncovered, hanging in the well. I greeted him and went back and sat at the gate. I said, “Today I will be the gatekeeper of the Prophet [S.A.W.S].” Abu Bakr (R.A) came and pushed the gate. I asked, “Who is it?” He said, “Abu Bakr (R.A).” I told him to wait, went in and said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! Abu Bakr (R.A) asks for permission to enter.” He said, “Admit him and give him the glad tidings that he will be in Paradise.” So I went out and said to Abu Bakr (R.A), “Come in, and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] gives you the glad tidings that you will be in Paradise” Abu Bakr (R.A) entered and sat on the right side of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] on the built edge of the well and hung his legs in the well as the Prophet [S.A.W.S] did and uncovered his legs. I then returned and sat (at the gate). I had left my brother performing ablution and he intended to follow me. So I said (to myself). “If ALLAH [S.W.T] wants good for so-and-so (i.e. my brother) HE will bring him here.” Suddenly somebody moved the door. I asked, “Who is it?” He said, “‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A).” I asked him to wait, went to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], greeted him and said, ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A) asks the permission to enter.” He said, “Admit him, and give him the glad tidings that he will be in Paradise.” I went to “Umar (R.A) and said “Come in, and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], gives you the glad tidings that you will be in Paradise.” So he entered and sat beside ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] on the built edge of the well on the left side and hung his legs in the well. I returned and sat (at the gate) and said, (to myself), “If ALLAH [S.W.T] wants good for so-and-so, He will bring him here.” Somebody came and moved the door. I asked “Who is it?” He replied, “Uthman bin Affan (R.A).” I asked him to wait and went to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and informed him. He said, “Admit him, and give him the glad tidings of entering Paradise, I asked him to wait and went to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and informed him. He said, “Admit him, and give him the glad tidings of entering Paradise after a calamity that will befall him.” So I went up to him and said to him, “Come in; ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] gives you the glad tidings of entering Paradise after a calamity that will befall you.” Uthman (R.A) then came in and found that the built edge of the well was occupied, so he sat opposite to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] on the other side. Said bin Al-Musaiyab (R.A) said, “I interpret this (narration) in terms of their graves.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 24:
Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] once climbed themountainofUhudwith Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman (R.A). The mountain shook with them. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said (to the mountain), “Be firm, O Uhud! For on you there are no more than a Prophet, a Siddiq and two martyrs.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 28:
Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “I saw myself (in a dream) entering Paradise, and behold! I saw Ar-Rumaisa’ (R.A), Abu Talha (R.A)’s wife. I heard footsteps. I asked, Who is it? Somebody said, ‘It is Bilal’ (R.A). Then I saw a palace and a lady sitting in its courtyard. I asked, ‘For whom is this palace?’ Somebody replied, ‘It is for ‘Umar (R.A).’ I intended to enter it and see it, but I thought of your (‘Umar (R.A)’s) Ghira (and gave up the attempt).” ‘Umar (R.A) said, “Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! How dare I think of my Ghira (self-respect) being offended by you?
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 29:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
While we were with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] he said, “While I was sleeping, I saw myself in Paradise, and suddenly I saw a woman performing ablution beside a palace. I asked, ‘For whom is this palace?’ They replied, ‘It is for ‘Umar (R.A).’ Then I remembered ‘Umar (R.A)’s Ghira (self-respect) and went away quickly.” Umar (R.A) wept and said, O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! How dare I think of my ghira (self-respect) being offended by you?
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 30:
Narrated Hamza (R.A)’s father:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “While I was sleeping, I saw myself drinking (i.e. milk), and I was so contented that I saw the milk flowing through my nails. Then I gave (the milk) to ‘Umar (R.A).” They (i.e. the companions (R.A) of the Prophet [S.A.W.S]) asked, “What do you interpret it?” He said, “Knowledge.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 32:
Narrated Sad bin Abi Waqqas (R.A):
Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A) asked the permission of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] to see him while some Quraishi women were sitting with him, talking to him and asking him for more expenses, raising their voices above the voice of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. When ‘Umar (R.A) asked for the permission to enter, the women quickly put on their veils. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] allowed him to enter and ‘Umar (R.A) came in while ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] was smiling, ‘Umar (R.A) said “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! May ALLAH [S.W.T] always keep you smiling.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “These women who have been here, roused my wonder, for as soon as they heard your voice, they quickly put on their veils. “‘Umar (R.A) said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! You have more right to be feared by them than I.” Then ‘Umar (R.A) addressed the women saying, “O enemies of yourselves! You fear me more than you do ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]?” They said, “Yes, for you are harsher and sterner than ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S].” Then ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “O Ibn Al-Khattab (R.A)! By HIM in WHOSE Hands my life is! Never does satan find you going on a way, but he takes another way other than yours.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 34:
Narrated Ibn Abbas (R.A):
When (the dead body of) ‘Umar (R.A) was put on his deathbed, the people gathered around him and invoked (ALLAH [S.W.T]) and prayed for him before the body was taken away, and I was amongst them. Suddenly I felt somebody taking hold of my shoulder and found out that he was ‘Ali bin Abi Talib (R.A). ‘Ali (R.A) invoked ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Mercy for ‘Umar (R.A) and said, “O ‘Umar (R.A)! You have not left behind you a person whose deeds I like to imitate and meet ALLAH [S.W.T] with more than I like your deeds. By ALLAH [S.W.T]! I always thought that ALLAH [S.W.T] would keep you with your two companions, for very often I used to hear the Prophet [S.A.W.S] saying, ‘I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A) went (somewhere); I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A) entered (somewhere); and I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A) went out.”‘
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 37:
Narrated Anas (R.A):
A man asked the Prophet [S.A.W.S] about the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment) saying, “When will the Hour be?” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “What have you prepared for it?” The man said, “Nothing, except that I love ALLAH [S.W.T] and HIS Apostle [S.A.W.S].” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “You will be with those whom you love.” We had never been so glad as we were on hearing that saying of the Prophet [S.A.W.S] (i.e., “You will be with those whom you love.”) Therefore, I love the Prophet [S.A.W.S], Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A), and I hope that I will be with them because of my love for them though my deeds are not similar to theirs.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 38:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Among the nations before you there used to be people who were inspired (though they were not Prophets). And if there is any of such a persons amongst my followers, it is ‘Umar (R.A).” Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A): The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Among the nation of Bani Israel who lived before you, there were men who used to be inspired with guidance though they were not Prophets, and if there is any of such persons amongst my followers, it is ‘Umar (R.A).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 39:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Whilst a shepherd was amongst his sheep, a wolf attacked them and took away a sheep. The shepherd chased it and got that sheep freed from the wolf. The wolf turned towards the shepherd and said, ‘Who will guard the sheep on the day of wild animals when it will have no shepherd except myself?” The people said, “Glorified be ALLAH [S.W.T].” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “But I believe in it and so do Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A) although Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A) were not present there (at the place of the event).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 40:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri (R.A):
I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying, “While I was sleeping, the people were presented to me (in a dream). They were wearing shirts, some of which were merely covering their (chests) and some were a bit longer. ‘Umar (R.A) was presented before me and his shirt was so long that he was dragging it.” They asked, “How have you interpreted it, O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]?” He said, “Religion.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 41:
Narrated Al-Miswar bin Makhrama (R.A):
When ‘Umar (R.A) was stabbed, he showed signs of agony. Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A), as if intending to encourage ‘Umar (R.A), said to him, “O Chief of the believers! Never mind what has happened to you, for you have been in the company of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and you kept good relations with him and you parted with him while he was pleased with you. Then you were in the company of Abu Bakr (R.A) and kept good relations with him and you parted with him (i.e. he died) while he was pleased with you. Then you were in the company of the Muslims, and you kept good relations with them, and if you leave them, you will leave them while they are pleased with you.” ‘Umar (R.A) said, (to Ibn “Abbas (R.A)), “As for what you have said about the company of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and his being pleased with me, it is a favor, ALLAH [S.W.T] did to me; and as for what you have said about the company of Abu Bakr (R.A) and his being pleased with me, it is a favor ALLAH [S.W.T] did to me; and concerning my impatience which you see, is because of you and your companions (R.A). By ALLAH [S.W.T]! If (at all) I had gold equal to the earth, I would have ransomed myself with it from the Punishment of ALLAH [S.W.T] before I meet HIM.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 51:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Tomorrow I will give the flag to a man with whose leadership ALLAH [S.W.T] will grant (the Muslim) victory.” So the people kept on thinking the whole night as to who would be given the flag. The next morning the people went to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and every one of them hoped that he would be given the flag. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Where is Ali bin Abi Talib (R.A)?” The people replied, “He is suffering from eye trouble, O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S].” He said, “Send for him and bring him to me.” So when ‘Ali (R.A) came, the Prophet [S.A.W.S] spat in his eyes and invoked good on him, and he became alright as if he had no ailment. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] then gave him the flag. ‘Ali (R.A) said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]! Shall I fight them (i.e. enemy) till they become like us?” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Proceed to them steadily till you approach near to them and then invite them to Islam and inform them of their duties towards ALLAH [S.W.T] which Islam prescribes for them, for by ALLAH [S.W.T], if one man is guided on the right path (i.e. converted to Islam) through you, it would be better for you than (a great number of) red camels.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 53:
Narrated Abu Hazim (R.A):
A man came to Sahl bin Sad (R.A) and said, “This is so-and-so,” meaning the Governor of Medina, “He is calling ‘Ali (R.A) bad names near the pulpit.” Sahl (R.A) asked, “What is he saying?” He (i.e. the man) replied, “He calls him (i.e. ‘Ali (R.A)) Abu Turab.” Sahl (R.A) laughed and said, “By ALLAH [S.W.T], none but the Prophet [S.A.W.S] called him by this name and no name was dearer to ‘Ali (R.A) than this.” So I asked Sahl (R.A) to tell me more, saying, “O Abu ‘Abbas (R.A)! How (was this name given to ‘Ali (R.A))?” Sahl (R.A) said, “‘Ali (R.A) went to Fatima (R.A) and then came out and slept in the Mosque. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] asked Fatima (R.A), “Where is your cousin?” She said, “In the Mosque.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] went to him and found that his (i.e. ‘Ali (R.A)’s) covering sheet had slipped of his back and dust had soiled his back. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] started wiping the dust off his back and said twice, “Get up! O Abu Turab (i.e. O. man with the dust).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 55:
Narrated ‘Ali (R.A):
Fatima (R.A) complained of the suffering caused to her by the hand mill. Some Captives were brought to the Prophet [S.A.W.S], she came to him but did not find him at home ‘Aisha (R.A) was present there to whom she told (of her desire for a servant). When the Prophet [S.A.W.S] came, ‘Aisha (R.A) informed him about Fatima (R.A)’s visit. ‘Ali (R.A) added “So the Prophet [S.A.W.S] came to us, while we had gone to our bed I wanted to get up but the Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Remain at your place”. Then he sat down between us till I found the coolness of his feet on my chest. Then he said, “Shall I teach you a thing which is better than what you have asked me? When you go to bed, say, ‘ALLAHU-Akbar’ thirty-four times, and ‘Subhan ALLAH thirty-three times, and ‘Alhamdu-lillah thirty-three times for that is better for you both than a servant.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 57:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
The people used to say, “Abu Huraira (R.A) narrates too many narrations.” In fact I used to keep close to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and was satisfied with what filled my stomach. I ate no leavened bread and dressed no decorated striped clothes, and never did a man or a woman serve me, and I often used to press my belly against gravel because of hunger, and I used to ask a man to recite a Qur’anic Verse to me although I knew it, so that he would take me to his home and feed me. And the most generous of all the people to the poor was Ja’far bin Abi Talib (R.A). He used to take us to his home and offer us what was available therein. He would even offer us an empty folded leather container (of butter) which we would split and lick whatever was in it.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 59:
Narrated Anas (R.A):
Whenever there was drought, ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A) used to ask ALLAH [S.W.T] for rain through Al’Abbas bin ‘Abdul Muttalib (R.A), saying, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]! We used to request our Prophet [S.A.W.S] to ask YOU for rain, and YOU would give us. Now we request the uncle of our Prophet [S.A.W.S] to ask YOU for rain, so give us rain.” And they would be given rain.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 62:
Narrated ‘Aisha (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] called his daughter Fatima (R.A) during his illness in which he died, and told her a secret whereupon she wept. Then he called her again and told her a secret whereupon she laughed. When I asked her about that, she replied, “The Prophet [S.A.W.S] spoke to me in secret and informed me that he would die in the course of the illness during which he died, so I wept. He again spoke to me in secret and informed me that I would be the first of his family to follow him (after his death) and on that I laughed.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 70:
Narrated Qais bin Abi Hazim (R.A):
I saw Talha (R.A)’s paralyzed hand with which he had protected the Prophet [S.A.W.S] (from an arrow).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 77:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] sent an army under the command of Usama bin Zaid (R.A). When some people criticized his leadership, the Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “If you are criticizing Usama (R.A)’s leadership, you used to criticize his father’s leadership before. By ALLAH [S.W.T]! He was worthy of leadership and was one of the dearest persons to me, and (now) this (i.e. Usama (R.A)) is one of the dearest to me after him (i.e. Zaid (R.A)).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 81:
Narrated Usama bin Zaid (R.A):
That the Prophet [S.A.W.S] used to take him (i.e. Usama (R.A)) and Al-Hassan (R.A) (in his lap) and say: “O ALLAH [S.W.T]! Love them, as I love them.” The freed slave of Usama bin Zaid (R.A) said, “Al-Hajjaj bin Aiman bin Um Aiman and Aiman Ibn Um Aiman (R.A) was Usama (R.A)’s brother from the maternal side, and he was one of the Ansar. He was seen by Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) not performing his bowing and prostrations in a perfect manner. So Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) told him to repeat his prayer. Harmala (R.A), the freed slave of Usama bin Zaid (R.A) said that while he was in the company of ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar, Al-Hajjaj bin Aiman (R.A) came in and (while praying) he did not perform his bowing and prostrations properly. So Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) told him to repeat his prayer. When he went away, Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) asked me, “Who is he?” I said, “Al-Hajjaj bin Um Aiman (R.A).” Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) said, “If ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saw him, he would have loved him.” Then Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) mentioned the love of the Prophet [S.A.W.S] for the children of Um Aiman (R.A). Sulaiman (R.A) said that Um Aiman (R.A) was one of the nurses of the Prophet [S.A.W.S].
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 87:
Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Every nation has an extremely trustworthy man, and the trustworthy man of this (i.e. Muslim) nation is Abu ‘Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah (R.A).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 88:
Narrated Hudhaifa (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said to the people of Nijran, “I will send you the most trustworthy man.” (Every one of) the companions (R.A) of the Prophet [S.A.W.S] was looking forward (to be that person). He then sent Abu ‘Ubaida (R.A).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 89:
Narrated Abu Bakr (R.A):
I heard the Prophet [S.A.W.S] talking at the pulpit while Al-Hasan (R.A) was sitting beside him, and he (i.e. the Prophet [S.A.W.S]) was once looking at the people and at another time Al-Hasan (R.A), and saying, “This son of mine is a Saiyid (i.e. chief) and perhaps ALLAH [S.W.T] will bring about an agreement between two sects of the Muslims through him.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 90:
Narrated Usama bin Zaid (R.A):
That the Prophet [S.A.W.S] used to take him and Al-Hasan (R.A), and used to say, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]! I love them, so please love them,” or said something similar.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 92:
Narrated Al-Bara (R.A):
I saw the Prophet [S.A.W.S] carrying Al-Hasan (R.A) on his shoulder and saying, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]! I love him, so please love him.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 94:
Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A):
Abu Bakr (R.A) used to say, “Please Muhammad [S.A.W.S] (i.e. the Prophet [S.A.W.S]) by doing good to his family (R.A).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 95:
Narrated Anas (R.A):
None resembled the Prophet [S.A.W.S] more than Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali (R.A) did.
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 96:
Narrated Ibn Abi Nu’m (R.A):
A person asked ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (R.A) whether a Muslim could kill flies. I heard him saying (in reply). “The people ofIraqare asking about the killing of flies while they themselves murdered the son of the daughter of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, They (i.e. Hasan and Husain (R.A)) are my two sweet basils in this world.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 99:
Narrated Qais (R.A):
Bilal (R.A) said to Abu Bakr (R.A), “If you have bought me for yourself then keep me (for yourself), but if you have bought me for ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Sake, then leave me for ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Work.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 100:
Narrated Ibn Abbas (R.A):
Once the Prophet [S.A.W.S] embraced me (pressed me to his chest) and said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T], teach him wisdom (i.e. the understanding of the knowledge of Qur’an).”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 102:
Narrated Anas (R.A):
The Prophet [S.A.W.S] had informed the people about the death of Zaid, Ja’far and Ibn Rawaha (R.A) before the news of their death reached them. He said with his eyes flowing with tears, “Zaid (R.A) took the flag and was martyred; then Ja’far (R.A) took the flag and was martyred, and then Ibn Rawaha (R.A) took the flag and was martyred. Finally the flag was taken by one of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Swords (i.e. Khalid bin Al-Walid (R.A)) and ALLAH [S.W.T] gave them (i.e. the Muslims) victory.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 111:
Narrated Al-Miswar bin Makhrama (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Fatima (R.A) is a part of me, and whoever makes her angry, makes me angry.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 112:
Narrated Abu Salama (R.A):
’Aisha (R.A) said, “Once ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said (to me), ‘O Aish (‘Aisha (R.A))! This is Gabriel (P.B.U.H) greeting you.’ I said, ‘Peace and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Mercy and Blessings be on him, you see what I don’t see’” She was addressing ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S].
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 113:
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (R.A):
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Many amongst men attained perfection but amongst women none attained the perfection except Mary (P.B.U.H), the daughter of Imran and Asiya (P.B.U.H), the wife of Pharaoh. And the superiority of ‘Aisha (R.A) to other women is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. an Arabic dish) to other meals.”
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57: Companions (R.A) Of The Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 115:
Narrated Al-Qasim bin Muhammad (R.A):
Once ‘Aisha (R.A) became sick and Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) went to see her and said, “O mother of the believers! You are leaving for truthful fore-runners (i.e. for ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and Abu Bakr (R.A)).
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 7, Book 72: Dress, Number 772:
Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):
I was with ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] in one of the Markets of Medina. He left (the market) and so did I. Then he asked thrice, “Where is the small (child)?” Then he said, “Call Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali (R.A).” So Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali (R.A) got up and started walking with a necklace (of beads) around his neck. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] stretched his hand out like this, and Al-Hasan (R.A) did the same. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] embraced him and said, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]! I love him, so please love him and love those who love him.” Since ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said that nothing has been dearer to me than Al-Hasan (R.A).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 14, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A), Number 5731:
Jabir b. ‘Abdullah (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: In case we get wealth from Bahrain, I would give you so much and so much; he made an indication of it with both his hands. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] died before wealth fromBahraincame, and it fell to the lot of Abu Bakr (R.A) after him. He commanded the announcer to make announcement to the effect that he to whom ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] had held out promise or owed any debt should come (to him). I came and said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] had said to me: In case there comes to us the wealth ofBahrainI shall give you so much, and so much. Abu Bakr (R.A) took a handful (of the coins) and gave that to me once and asked me to count them I counted them as five hundred dinars and he said: Here is double of this for you.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 15, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A), Number 5736:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
That al-Aqra’ b. Habis (R.A) saw ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle kissing Hasan (R.A). He said: I have ten children, but I have never kissed any one of them, whereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: He who does not show Mercy (towards his children), no Mercy would be shown to him.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 27, Book 30: Pertaining To The Excellent Qualities Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] And His Companions (R.A), Number 5786:
Abu Juhaifa (R.A) reported:
I saw ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] that he had white complexion and had some white hair, and Hasan b. ‘Ali (R.A) resembled him.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 1, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5876:
‘Amr b. al-’As (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] sent him in command of the army dispatched to Dhat-as-Salasil. When ‘Amr b. al-’As (R.A) came back to the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] he said: Who amongst people are dearest to you? He said: A’isha (R.A). He then said: Who amongst men? He said: Her father, and I said: And who next? He said: ‘Umar (R.A). He then enumerated some other men.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 1, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5880:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: Who amongst you is observing fast this day? Abu Bakr (R.A) said: It is I. He (again) said: Who amongst you has followed the bier today? Abu Bakr (R.A) said: It is I. He (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) again said: Who amongst you has served food to the needy? Abu Bakr (R.A) said: It is I. He (again) said: Who amongst you has today visited the sick? Abu Bakr (R.A) said: It is I. Thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: He must get into Paradise who combines in himself (all these noble qualities and virtues).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 1, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5881:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: A person had been driving an ox loaded with luggage. The ox looked towards him and said: I have not been created for this but for lands (i.e. for ploughing the land and for drawing out water from the wells for the purpose of irrigating the lands). The people said with surprise and awe: Hallowed be ALLAH [S.W.T], does the ox speak? ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: I believe it and so do Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A). Abu Huraira (R.A) reported: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: A shepherd was tendering the flock when a wolf came there and took away one goat. Tile shepherd pursued it (the wolf) and rescued it (the goat) from that (wolf). The wolf looked towards him and said: Who would save it on the day when there will be no shepherd except me? Thereupon people said: Hallowed be ALLAH [S.W.T]. Thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: I believe in it and so do Abu Bakr and Umar (R.A) believe.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 2, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5885:
Ibn Abu Mulaika (R.A) reported:
I heard Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) as saying: While ‘Umar b. Khatab (R.A) was placed in the coffin the people gathered around him. They praised him and supplicated for him before the bier was lifted up, and I was one amongst them. Nothing attracted my attention but a person who gripped my shoulder from behind. I saw towards him and found that he was ‘Ali (R.A). He invoked ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Mercy upon ‘Umar (R.A) and said: You have left none behind you (whose) deeds (are so enviable) that I love to meet ALLAH [S.W.T] with them. By ALLAH [S.W.T], I hoped that ALLAH [S.W.T] would keep you and your two associates together. I had often heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: I came and there came too Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A); I entered and there entered too Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A); I went out and there went out too Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (R.A), and I hope and think that ALLAH [S.W.T] will keep you along with them.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 2, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5894:
Abdullah b. ‘Umar (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: I saw (in a dream) as if I was drawing water with a leathern bucket on a wooden pulley. There came Abu Bakr (R.A) and he drew out a bucketful or two and as he drew out, some weakness (was perceived in it) (May ALLAH [S.W.T], the Exalted and Glorious, forgive him). Then ‘Umar (R.A) came in order to serve water and the bucket was changed into a large leather bucket and I did not see such a wonderful man amongst persons (drawing water) and he went on serving water to the people until they were fully satisfied and then went to their resting places.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 2, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5903:
Ibn Umar (R.A) reported:
Umar as saying: My LORD concord with (my judgments) on three occasions. In case of the Station of ‘Ibrahim (P.B.U.H), in case of the observance of veil and in case of the prisoners of Badr.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 3, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5906:
A’isha (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] was lying in the bed in my apartment with his thigh or his shank uncovered that Abu Bakr (R.A) sought permission to get in. It was given to him and he conversed in the same very state (the Prophet’s thigh or shank uncovered). Then ‘Umar (R.A) sought permission for getting in and it was given to him and he conversed in that very state. Then ‘Uthman (R.A) sought permission for getting in; ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] sat down and he set right his clothes. Muhammad (R.A) (one of the narrators) said: I do not say that it happened on the same day. He (‘Uthman (R.A)) then entered and conversed and as he went out, A’isha (R.A) said: Abu Bakr (R.A) entered and you did not stir and did not observe much care (in arranging your clothes), then ‘Umar (R.A) entered and you did not stir and did not arrange your clothes, then ‘Uthman (R.A) entered and you got up and set your clothes right, thereupon he said: Should I not show modesty to one whom even the Angels (P.B.U.H) show modesty.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 4, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5914:
Sa’d b. Abi Waqqas (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] left ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (R.A) behind him (as he proceeded) to the expedition of Tabuk, whereupon he (‘Ali (R.A)) said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], are you leaving me behind amongst women and children? Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said: Aren’t you satisfied with being unto me what Aaron (P.B.U.H) was unto Moses (P.B.U.H) but with this exception that there would be no Prophet after me.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 4, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5915:
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Shu’ba (R.A) with the same chain of transmitters. Amir b. Sa’d b. Abi Waqqas (R.A) reported on the authority of his father:
That Muawiya b. Abi Sufyin appointed Sa’d (R.A) as the Governor and said: What prevents you from abusing Abu Turab (Hadrat ‘Ali (R.A)), whereupon he said: It is because of three things which I remember ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] having said about him that I would not abuse him and even if I find one of those three things for me, it would be more dear to me than the red camel. I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] say about ‘Ali (R.A) as he left behind him in one of his campaigns (that was Tabuk). ‘Ali (R.A) said to him: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], you leave me behind along with women and children. Thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said to him: Aren’t you satisfied with being unto me what Aaron (P.B.U.H) was unto Moses (P.B.U.H) but with this exception that there is no Prophet after me. And I (also) heard him say on the Day of Khaibar: I would certainly give this standard to a person who loves ALLAH [S.W.T] and HIS Messenger [S.A.W.S] and ALLAH [S.W.T] and HIS Messenger [S.A.W.S] love him too. He (the narrator) said: We have been anxiously waiting for it, when he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said: Call ‘Ali (R.A). He was called and his eyes were inflamed. He applied saliva to his eyes and handed over the standard to him, and ALLAH [S.W.T] gave him victory. (The third occasion is this) when the (following) verse was revealed: “Let us summon our children and your children.” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] called ‘Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husain (R.A) and said: O ALLAH [S.W.T], they are my family.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 5, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5926:
‘A’isha (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] laid down on bed during one night on his arrival atMedinaand said: Were there a pious person from amongst my companions (R.A) who should keep a watch for me during the night? She (A’isha (R.A)) reported: We were in this state that we heard the clanging noise of arms lie (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said: Who is it? He said: This is Sa’d b. Abi Waqqas (R.A). ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said to him: What brings you here? Thereupon he said: I harbored fear (lest any harm should come to) ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], so I came to serve as your sentinel. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] invoked Blessings upon him. He then slept.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 7, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5948:
Anas (R.A) reported:
That the people ofYemencame to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] and said: Send with us a person who should teach us Sunnah and al-Islam, whereupon he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) caught hold of the hand of Ubaida (R.A) and said: He is a man of trust of this Umma.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 8, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5952:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
I went along with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] at a time during the day but he did not talk to me and I did not talk to him until he reached Bazar of Banfi Qainuqal. He came back to the tent of Fatima (R.A) and said: Is the little chap (meaning Hasan (R.A)) there? We were under the impression that his mother had detained him in order to bathe him and dress him and garland him with a sweet garland. Not much time had passed that he (Hasan (R.A)) came running until both of them embraced each other, thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: O ALLAH [S.W.T], I love him; love him THOU and love one who loves him (i.e. Hasan (R.A)).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 8, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5954:
Iyas (R.A) reported on the authority of his father:
I (had the honor of) leading the white mule on which rode ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and with him were Hasan and Husain (R.A), till it reached the apartment of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. The one amongst them was seated before him and the other one was seated behind him.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 9, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5955:
‘A’isha (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] went out one morning wearing a striped cloak of the black camel’s hair that there came Hasan b. ‘Ali (R.A). He wrapped him under it, then came Husain (R.A) and he wrapped him under it along with the other one (Hasan (R.A)). Then came Fatima (R.A) and he took her under it, then came ‘Ali (R.A) and he also took him under it and then said: ALLAH [S.W.T] only desires to take away any uncleanliness from you, O people of the household, and purify you (thorough purifying).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 11, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5963:
Abdullah b. Ja’a'far (R.A) reported:
That when ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] came back from a journey he met us. Once he met me, Hasan or Husain (R.A), and he mounted one of us before him and the other one behind him until we enteredMedina.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 12, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 5967:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
That Gabriel (P.B.U.H) came to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], lo. Khadija (R.A) is coming to you with a vessel of seasoned food or drink. When she comes to you, offer her greetings from her LORD, the Exalted and Glorious, and on my behalf and give her glad tidings of a palace of jewels in Paradise wherein there is no noise and no toil. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira (R.A) through another chain of transmitters with a slight variation of wording.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 15, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6003:
‘A’isha (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] called his daughter Fatima (R.A) (during his last illness). He said to her something secretly and she wept. He again said to her something secretly and she laughed. ‘A’isha (R.A) further reported: That she said to Fatima (R.A): What is that which ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said to you secretly and you wept and then said to you something secretly and you laughed? Thereupon she said: He informed me secretly of his death and so I wept. He then again informed me secretly that I would be the first amongst the members of his family to follow him and so I laughed.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 15, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6004:
‘A’isha (R.A) reported:
We, the wives of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], were with him (during his last illness) and none was absent therefrom that Fatima (R.A), who walked after the style of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], came there, and when he saw her he welcomed her saying: You are welcome, my daughter. He their made her sit on his right side or on his left side. Then he said something secretly to her and she wept bitterly and when he found her (plunged) in grief he said to her something secretly for the second time and she laughed. I (‘A’isha (R.A)) said to her: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] has singled you amongst the women (of the family) for talking (to you something secretly) and you wept. When ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] recovered from illness, I said to her. What did ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger say to you? Thereupon she said: I am not going to disclose the secret of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S]. When ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] died, I said to her: I adjure you by the right that I have upon you that you should narrate to me what ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said to you. She said: Yes, now I can do that (so listen to it). When he talked to me secretly for the first time he informed me that Gabirel (P.B.U.H) was in the habit of reciting the Qur’an along with him once or twice every year, but this year it had been twice and so he perceived his death quite near, so fear ALLAH [S.W.T] and be patient (and he told me) that he would be a befitting forerunner for me and so I wept as you saw me. And when he saw me in grief he talked to me secretly for the second time and said: Fatima (R.A), are you not pleased that you should be at the head of the believing women or the head of this Umma? I laughed and it was that laughter which you saw.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 18, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6009:
Anas (R.A) reported:
That after the death of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] Abu Bakr (R.A) said to ‘Umar (R.A): Let us visit Umm Aiman (R.A) as ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] used to visit her. As we came to her, she wept. They (Abu Bakr and Umar (R.A)) said to her: What makes you weep? What is in store (in the next world) for ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] is better than (this worldly life). She said: I weep not because I am ignorant of the fact that what is in store for ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] (in the next world) is better than (this world), but I weep because the revelation which came from the Heaven has ceased to come. This moved both of them to tears and they began to weep along with her.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 19, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6011:
Anas (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said: I entered Paradise and heard the noise of steps. I said: Who is it ? They said: She is Ghumaisa (R.A), daughter of Milhan, the mother of Anas b. Malik (R.A).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 21, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6015:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said to Bilal (R.A): Bilal (R.A), narrate to me which act at the time of morning prayer you did in Islam for which you hope to receive good reward, for I heard during the night the sound of your steps before me in Paradise. Bilal (R.A) said: I did not do any act in Islam for which I hope to get any benefit but this that when I perform complete ablution during the night or day I observe prayer with that purification what ALLAH [S.W.T] has ordained for me to pray.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 22, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6024:
Masruq (R.A) reported:
We used to go to Abdullah b. ‘Amr (R.A) and talk to him, Ibn Numair (R.A) said: One day we made a mention of Abdullah b. Mas’ud (R.A), whereupon he said: You have made mention of a person whom I love more than anything else. I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: Learn Qur’an from four persons: Ibn Umm ‘Abd (R.A) (i.e. ‘Abdullah b. Mas’ud (R.A)) he started from him-then Mu’adh b. Jabal (R.A) and Ubayya b. Ka’b (R.A), then Salim (R.A) the ally of Abu Hudhaifa (R.A).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 23, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6031:
Anas b. Malik (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said to Ubayy (R.A): Verily ALLAH [S.W.T], the Exalted and Glorious, has commanded me to recite the Qur’an to you, whereupon he said: (Has) ALLAH [S.W.T] mentioned my name to you? He said: ALLAH [S.W.T] has mentioned your name to me. Thereupon he began to shed tears (of joy).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 24, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6033:
Jabir b. ‘Abdullah (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying while the bier of Sa’d b. Mu’adh (R.A) was placed before them: The Throne of the MOST GRACIOUS shook at the death of Sa’d b. Mu’adh (R.A).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 24, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6036:
Al-Bara’ (R.A) reported:
That a garment of silk was presented to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S]. His Companions (R.A) touched it and admired its softness; thereupon he said: Do you admire the softness of this (cloth)? The handkerchiefs of Sa’d b. Mu’adh (R.A) in Paradise are better than this.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 26, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6042:
Jabir b. ‘Abdullah (R.A) reported:
My father fell as a martyr on the Day of Uhud and I attempted to uncover his face and weep, but they (the Companions (R.A) of the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) forbade me to do this, whereas ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] did not forbid me and Fatima bint Amr (R.A), the sister of my father, was also weeping. Thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: You may weep or you may not weep; the Angels (P.B.U.T) provide him shade with the help of their wings until you lift him (to be buried in the grave).
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 27, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6045:
Abu Barza (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] was there in a battlefield that ALLAH [S.W.T] conferred upon him the spoils of war. He said to His Companions (R.A): Is anyone missing amongst you? They said: So and so and so. He again said: Is there anyone missing amongst you? They said: So and so and so. He then said: Is there anyone missing amongst you? They said: No. Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said: But I am missing Julaibib (R.A). They (His Companions (R.A)) searched him amongst those who had been killed and they found him by the side of seven (dead bodies) whom he had killed and he had been killed (by the opponents). ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] came there and stood (by his side) and said: He killed seven (persons). Then (his opponents) killed him. He is mine and I am his. He then placed him upon his hands and there was none else to lift but ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. Then the grave was dug for him and he was placed in the grave and no mention is made of a bath.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 29, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6050:
Jarir b. ‘Abdullah (R.A) said:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] never refused me permission to see him since I embraced Islam and never looked at me but with a smile.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 30, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6055:
Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] came to privy and I placed for him water for ablution, When he came out he said: Who placed it here? And in a version of Zuhair (R.A) they (the Companions (R.A)) said, and in the version of Abu Bakr (R.A) (the words are): I said: It is Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A) (who has done that), whereupon he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said: May ALLAH [S.W.T] grant him deep understanding of religion.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 31, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6056:
Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) reported:
I saw in a state of sleep as if I have in my hand a piece of silk cloth and there is no place in the Paradise where I intend to reach but that piece of cloth does not fly towards it. I made a mention of it to Hafsa (R.A) (the sister of Ibn ‘Umar (R.A)) and Hafsa (R.A) made a mention of it to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], whereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said: I find ‘Abdullah b ‘Umar (R.A) a pious person.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 31, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6057:
Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) reported:
That when a person saw anything in sleep during the lifetime of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] he narrated it to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], and I also had a longing that I should also see in a dream something which I should narrate to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and I was at that time an unmarried young man. I was sleeping in the mosque during the lifetime of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] that I saw in a dream as if two Angels (P.B.U.T) have taken hold of me and they have carried me to the fire, and, lo, it was built like the easing of a well and had two pillars like those of a well; and, lo, there were people in it whom I knew and I cried out: I seek refuge with ALLAH [S.W.T] from Hell-fire; I seek refuge with ALLAH [S.W.T] from Hell-fire. Then another Angel (P.B.U.H) joined the two others, and said unto me: You need not fear I narrated this dream to Hafsa (R.A) and she narrated it to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], whereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle said: Worthy is this man Abdullah (R.A), O that he would pray at night, and Salim (R.A) added that Abdullah (R.A) afterwards slept only but for a small part of the night.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 35, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6082:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
I invited my mother, who was a polytheist, to Islam. I invited her one day and she said to me something about ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] which I hated. I came to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] weeping and said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], I invited my mother to Islam but she did not accept (my invitation). I invited her today but she said to me something which I did not like. (Kindly) supplicate ALLAH [S.W.T] that HE may set the mother of Abu Huraira (R.A) right. Thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: O ALLAH [S.W.T], set the mother of Abu Huraira (R.A) on the right path. I came out quite pleased with the supplication of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and when I came near the door it was closed from within. My mother heard the noise of my footsteps and she said: Abu Huraira (R.A), just wait, and I heard the noise of falling of water. She took a bath and put on the shirt and quickly covered her head with a headdress and opened the door and then said: Abu Huraira (R.A), I bear witness to the fact that there is no god but ALLAH [S.W.T] and Muhammad [S.A.W.S] is HIS bondsman and HIS Messenger. He (Abu Huraira (R.A)) said: I went back to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] and (this time) I was shedding the tears of joy. I said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], be happy, for ALLAH [S.W.T] has responded to your supplication and HE has set on the right path the mother of Abu Huraira (R.A). He (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) Praised ALLAH [S.W.T], and Extolled HIM and uttered good words. I said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], supplicate to ALLAH [S.W.T] so that HE may instill love of mine and that of my mother too in the believing servants and let our hearts be filled with their love, whereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: O ALLAH [S.W.T], let there be love of these servants of yours, i.e. Abu Huraira (R.A) and his mother, in the hearts of the believing servants and let their hearts be filled with the love of the believing servants. (Abu Huraira (R.A) said: This prayer) was so well granted by ALLAH [S.W.T] that no believer was ever born who heard of me and who saw me but did not love me.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 35, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6085:
‘A’isha (R.A) reported:
Don’t you feel surprised at Abu Huraira (R.A)? He came (one day) and sat beside the nook of my apartment and began to narrate (the hadith of ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]). I was hearing while I was engaged in Extolling ALLAH [S.W.T] (reciting Subhan ALLAH) constantly. He stood up before I finished my repetition of Subhan ALLAH. If I were to meet him I would have warned him in stern words that ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] did not speak so quickly as you talk. Ibn Shihab (R.A) transmitted on the authority of Ibn Musayyib (R.A) that Abu Huraira (R.A) said: People say that Abu Huraira (R.A) transmits so many ahadith, whereas ALLAH [S.W.T] is the RECKONER, and they say: How is it with Muhajirs and the Ansar that they do not narrate ahadith like him (like Abu Huraira (R.A))? Abu Huraira (R.A) said: I tell you that my brothers from Ansar remained busy with their lands and my brothers Muhajirs were busy in transactions in the bazars, but I always kept myself attached to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] with bare subsistence. I remained present (in the company of the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]), whereas they had been absent. I retained in my mind (what the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S] said), whereas they forgot it. One day ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: He who amongst you spreads the cloth and listens to my talk and would then press it against his chest would never forget anything heard from me. So I spread my mantle and when he had concluded his talk I then pressed it against my chest and so I never forgot after that day anything that he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said. And if these two verses would not have been revealed in the Book I would have never transmitted anything (to anybody): “Those who conceal the clear evidence and the guidance that WE revealed” (2. 159) tip to the last verse.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 39, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6094:
Abu Musa (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: When the Ash’arites run short of provisions in the campaigns or run short of food for their children in Medina they collect whatever is with them in the cloth and then partake equally from one vessel. They are from me and I am from them.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 43, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6100:
Anas (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] sought forgiveness for the Ansar and he said: I think (he also sought forgiveness) for the children of the Ansar and the slaves and the freed men of the Ansar. I have no doubt about it.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 43, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6101:
Anas (R.A) reported:
That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] saw children and women of the Ansar coming back from a wedding feast. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] stood up motionless (as a mark of respect) and said: O ALLAH [S.W.T], (bear witness) (and addressing the Ansar), said: You are dearest to me amongst people, (and said: O ALLAH [S.W.T] (bear witness) (and addressing the Ansar), said: You are dearest to me amongst people. And he meant Ansar.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 43, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], 6103:
Anas b. Malik (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: The Ansar are my family and my trusted friends. And the people would increase in number whereas they (the Ansar) would become less and less, so appreciate the deeds of those from amongst them who do good and overlook their failings.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 46, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6116:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: To the tribe of Aslam ALLAH [S.W.T] has granted safety and to the tribe of Ghifar ALLAH [S.W.T] has granted pardon. Verily it is not I that say this, but (it is) ALLAH [S.W.T] the Exalted and Glorious (WHO) says this.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 47, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6133:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
Since I heard three things from ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] my love for Banu Tamim is never on the decline (and these things are): I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying about them that they would put up stout resistance against Dajjal amongst my Umma. And he (the narrator) said: (When) the consignment of Zakat was brought to him, ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: This is the charity of our people, and there was one slave-girl in the house of ‘A’isha (R.A) and she was from the tribe of Banu Tamim; thereupon ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: Set her free, for she is from the offspring of Isma’il (P.B.U.H). The other hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira (R.A) with a slight variation of wording.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 48, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6135:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: You would find people like those of mine, the good amongst you in the Days of Ignorance would be good amongst you in the days of Islam, provided they have an understanding of it and you will find good amongst people the persons who would be averse to position of authority until it is thrust upon them, and you will find the worst amongst persons one who has double face. He comes with one face to them and with the other face to the others.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 51, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6147:
Abu Burda (R.A) reported on the authority of his father:
We offered the sunset prayer along with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S]. We then said: If we sit (along with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S]) and observe night prayer with him it would be very good, so we sat down and he came to us and said: You are still sitting here. I said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], we observed evening prayer with you, then we said: Let us sit down and observe night prayer along with you, whereupon he said: You have done well or you have done right. He then lifted his head towards the sky and it often happened that as he lifted his head towards the sky, he said: The stars are a source of security for the sky and when the stars disappear there comes to the sky, i.e. (it meets the same fate) as it has been promised (it would plunge into darkness). And I am a source of safety and security to my Companions (R.A) and when I would go away there would fall to the lot (of my Companions (R.A)) as they have been promised with and my Companions (R.A) are a source of security for the Umma and as they would go there would fall to the lot of my Umma as (its people) have been promised.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 54, Book 31: Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (R.A) Of The Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 6167:
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:
ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: Do not revile my Companions (R.A), do not revile my Companions (R.A). By HIM in WHOSE Hand is my life, if one amongst you would have spent as much gold as Uhud it would not amount to as much as one much on behalf of one of them or half of it.
Sahih Muslim: Chapter 16, Book 41: Pertaining To Turmoil And Portents Of The Last Hour (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Ashrat As-Sa’Ah), Number 6961:
Abu Nadra (R.A) reported:
”We were in the company of Jabir b. ‘Abdulldh (R.A) that he said it may happen that the people ofIraqmay not send their qafiz and dirhams (their measures of food stuff and their money). We said: Who would be responsible for it? He said: The non-Arabs would prevent them. He again said: There is the possibility that the people ofSyriamay not send their dinar and mudd. We said: Who would be responsible for it? He said this prevention would be made by the Romans. He (Jabir b. Abdullab (R.A)) kept quiet for a while and then reported: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] having said there would be a Caliph in the last (period) of my Umma who would freely give handfuls of wealth to the people without counting it. I said to Abu Nadra and Abu al-’Ala (R.A): Do you mean ‘Umar b. ‘Abd al-Aziz (R.A)? They said: No (he would be Imam Mahdi (R.A)).
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