Sahih al-Bukhari 4198 (Book 64, Hadith 414)
young fellows recite Qur’an as you do?” Ibn Mas`ud said, “If you wish I can order one of them to
recite (Qur’an) for you .” Khabbab replied, “Yes. “Ibn Mas`ud said, “Recite, O ‘Alqama!” On that,
Zaid bin Hudair, the brother of Ziyad bin Hudair said, (to Ibn Mas`ud), “Why have you ordered
‘Alqama to recite though he does not recite better than we?” Ibn Mas`ud said, “If you like, I would tell
you what the Prophet (ﷺ) said about your nation and his (i.e. ‘Alqama’s) nation.” So I recited fifty Verses
from Sura-Maryam. `Abdullah (bin Mas`ud) said to Khabbab, “What do you think (about ‘Alqama’s
recitation)?” Khabbab said, “He has recited well.” `Abdullah said, “Whatever I recite, ‘Alqama
recites.” Then `Abdullah turned towards Khabbab and saw that he was wearing a gold ring,
whereupon he said, “Hasn’t the time for its throwing away come yet?” Khabbab said, “You will not
see me wearing it after today,” and he throw it away.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4198 (Book 64, Hadith 414)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is more than just a book; it is a meticulously curated archive of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī over sixteen years, its completion around 847 CE was a landmark event in Islamic history. Its inclusion in the Kutub al-Sittah solidifies its canonical importance alongside five other major collections. The text’s enduring influence stems from its author’s unparalleled effort to verify each narration, resulting in a trusted compilation of 7,563 hadiths organized into 97 chapters that serve as a definitive guide for millions of believers.
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