Riyad as-Salihin, 1547
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
كفى بالمرء كذبًا أن يحدث بكل ما سمع
. ((رواه مسلم))
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It is enough for a man to prove himself a liar when he goes on narrating whatever he hears." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 37
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) One must verify the authenticity of what he says or conveys of news.<br>
2) Reporting everything that one hears is bound to make him fall into lying.