Riyad as-Salihin, 1512
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي موسى رضي الله عنه قال: قلت: يا رسول الله أي المسلمين أفضل؟ قال:
من سلم المسلمون من لسانه ويده
. ((متفق عليه)).
English translation
Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): "Who is the most excellent among the Muslims?" He said, "One from whose tongue and hands the other Muslims are secure." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 2
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Hadith forbids harming Muslims by words or deeds.<br>
2) The Shariah urges refraining from harming people. The best Muslim is the one from whom people fear no harm.