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Sunan Ibn Majah 2362 (Book 13, Hadith 55) #31714
The Best Generation

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was asked which people are the best, and he replied that his generation is the best, followed by those who come after them. He then warned of a future generation whose testimony will precede their oaths and vice versa.

'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said: "The Messenger of Allah was asked, 'Which of the people are best?' He said: 'My generation, then those that follow them, then those that follow them. Then there will come people whose testimony precedes their oath and whose oath precedes their testimony".
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ رَافِعٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبِيدَةَ السَّلْمَانِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ سُئِلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ أَىُّ النَّاسِ خَيْرٌ قَالَ ‏ "‏ قَرْنِي ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ثُمَّ يَجِيءُ قَوْمٌ تَبْدُرُ شَهَادَةُ أَحَدِهِمْ يَمِينَهُ وَيَمِينُهُ شَهَادَتَهُ

TOPICS
testimony  *  oath  *  generation  *  shahadah  *  yamin  *  qarn

QUICK LESSONS:
Be truthful in your words & deeds

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of truthfulness and honesty in our words and actions. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked which people are the best, to which he replied that his own generation is the best, followed by those who come after them. He then warned of a future generation whose testimony will precede their oaths and vice versa - meaning they will lie before swearing an oath on it. This hadith serves as a reminder for us to be honest in our words and deeds at all times, as this is what makes us truly great in Allah's eyes. We should strive to be truthful even when it may not be convenient or easy for us - this is how we can become better Muslims each day!

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