Sahih al-Bukhari 6946 (Book 93, Hadith 79)
death of the Prophet (ﷺ) `Umar recited the Tashahhud while Abu Bakr was silent. `Umar said, “I wish that
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) had outlived all of us, i.e., had been the last (to die). But if Muhammad is dead, Allah
nevertheless has kept the light amongst you from which you can receive the same guidance as Allah
guided Muhammad with that. And Abu Bakr is the companion of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) He is the second of
the two in the cave. He is the most entitled person among the Muslims to manage your affairs.
Therefore get up and swear allegiance to him.” Some people had already taken the oath of allegiance
to him in the shed of Bani Sa`ida but the oath of allegiance taken by the public was taken at the pulpit.
I heard `Umar saying to Abu Bakr on that day. “Please ascend the pulpit,” and kept on urging him till
he ascended the pulpit whereupon, all the people swore allegiance to him.
Sahih al-Bukhari 6946 (Book 93, Hadith 79)
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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For more Hadith in Book 93: Judgments (Ahkaam)