Sahih al-Bukhari 1427 (Book 24, Hadith 79)
was sitting amongst them, but he left a man whom I considered the best of the lot. So, I went up to
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and asked him secretly, “Why have you left that person? By Allah! I consider him a
believer.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Or merely a Muslim (Who surrender to Allah).” I remained quiet for a
while but could not help repeating my question because of what I knew about him. I said, “O Allah’s
Apostle! Why have you left that person? By Allah! I consider him a believer. ” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Or
merely a Muslim.” I remained quiet for a while but could not help repeating my question because of
what I knew about him. I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Why have you left that person? By Allah! I
consider him a believer.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Or merely a Muslim.” Then Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h)
said, “I give to a person while another is dearer to me, for fear that he may be thrown in the Hell-fire
on his face (by reneging from Islam).”
Sahih al-Bukhari 1427 (Book 24, Hadith 79)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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