Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 37 It was narrated from al-Hasan that Abu Bakr addressed the people and said: When they wanted to dig a grave for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), Abu ‘Ubaidah bin al-Jarrah used to dig graves in the manner of the people of Makkah and Abu Talhah Zaid bin […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal is a comprehensive collection of hadith compiled by the Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Hanbal, organized primarily by the companion who narrated each tradition. It is renowned for its vast scope, preserving thousands of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) across various topics of Islamic belief and practice.
Book 1, Musnad Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA), discusses hadiths narrated by or attributed to the first Caliph Abu Bakr, highlighting his sayings, actions, and teachings.
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 38 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: I went out with Abu Bakr following ‘Asr prayer a few days after the death of the Prophet (ﷺ), and ‘Ali was walking beside him. He passed by al-Hasan bin ‘Ali who was playing with some boys. Abu Bakr carried […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 39 Uqbah bin al-Harith said: I was sitting with the Prophet (ﷺ) when Ma’iz bin Malik came and confessed (to adultery) in his presence once, and he sent him away. Then he came and admitted it in his presence a second time and he sent him away. Then […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 40 It was narrated from Jabir from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abza that Abu Bakr 4 said: I asked him about how they came to swear allegiance to Abu Bakr and he said – when telling him about what the Ansar said and what Abu Bakr said to them and […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 41 It was narrated that Rafi’ atTaʼi, Abu Bakrʼs companion during the campaign of as-Salasil, said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “What a good slave of Allah and member of the tribe Khalid bin al-Waleed is! one of the swords of Allah that Allah, may […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 42 It was narrated from Wahshi bin Harb that Abu Bakr appointed Khalid bin al-Waleed as commander to fight the apostates and he said: I came to Madinah one year after the death of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I found Abu Bakr addressing the people. He […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 43 Mu’awiyah bin Salih narrated from Sulaim bin ‘Amir al-Kala’i, that Awsat bin ‘Amr said: Hisham bin ‘Lirwah narrated to us from his father that ‘Aʼishah said; When Abu Bakr was dying, he said: What day is it? They said: Monday. He said: if I die tonight, do […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 44 Muhammad bin Muyassar Abu Sa’d as-Saghani al-Makfoot narrated: Abu Bakr stood up, one year after the death of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood where I am standing last year and said: “Ask Allah for well being, for no one […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 45 It was narrâted that Abu ‘Ubaidah said: If Heard something from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), Allah would benefit me thereby as He willed. Abu Bakr told me – and Abu Bakr spoke the truth – he said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `There is no […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 46 Ali said: Abu Bakr -q. addressed us and said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood among us last year and said: “Nothing is shared out among the people that is better than well-being after certainty of faith. Verily, truthfulness and righteousness lead to Paradise and verily lying […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 47 ‘Umar said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came from Makkah to Madinah, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) got thirsty. They passed by a herd of sheep, Abu Bakr as Siddeeq said: I took a cup and milked a cupful of milk for the Messenger of Allah […]
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 1, Hadith 48 Al-Bara` said: O Messenger of Allah, teach me something that I may say in the morning and in the evening and when I go to bed. He said: `Say: O Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth. Knower of the unseen and the seen – or […]