Sahih al-Bukhari 3235 (Book 60, Hadith 48)
most honorable among them is the one who is the most Allah-fearing.” They said, “O Allah’s Prophet!
We do not ask about this.” He said, “Then the most honorable person is Joseph, Allah’s Prophet, the
son of Allah’s Prophet, the son of Allah’s Prophet, the son of Allah’s Khalil.” They said, “We do not
ask about this.” He said, “Then you want to ask me about the Arabs’ descent?” They said, “Yes.” He
said, “Those who were best in the pre-lslamic period, are the best in Islam, if they comprehend (the
religious knowledge).
Sahih al-Bukhari 3235 (Book 60, Hadith 48)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Compiled by the esteemed Islamic scholar Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī around 847 CE, Sahih al-Bukhari stands as one of the most revered and authoritative collections within Sunni Islam. This monumental work is a primary component of the Kutub al-Sittah, or the six canonical books of hadith. It is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and is often considered the most authentic book after the Quran. The collection is meticulously organized into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual narrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals, forming a vital foundation for Islamic law and practice.
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For more Hadith in Book 60: Prophets