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SAHIH BUKHARI VOLUME 4 > BOOK 55: PROPHETS
Volume 4, Book 55, Number 597:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle was asked, "Who is the most honorable amongst the people?" He replied, "The most
Allah fearing." The people said, "We do not want to ask you about this." He said, "The most honorable
person is Joseph, Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Prophet, the son of Al-
lah's Khalil" The people said, 'We do not want to ask you about this." He said," Then you want to ask
me about the origins of the Arabs? People are of various origins. The best in the pre-lslamic period
are the best in Islam, provided they comprehend (the religious knowledge)."
Volume 4, Book 55, Number 598:
Narrated 'Aisha:
That the Prophet said (to her). "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer." She replied," Abu
Bakr is a soft-hearted person and when he stands at your place, he will weep (so he will not be able
to lead the prayer)." The Prophet repeated the same order and she gave the same reply. The narrator,
Shuba said that the Prophet said on the third or fourth time. "You are (like) the female companions of
Joseph. Order Abu Bakr to lead the prayer. "
Volume 4, Book 55, Number 599:
Narrated Abu Musa:
When the Prophet fell ill, he said, "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer." 'Aisha said, "Abu
Bakr is a soft-hearted person. The Prophet gave the same order again and she again gave the same
reply. He again said, "Order Abu Bakr (to lead the prayer)! You are (like) the female companions of
Joseph." Consequently Abu Bakr led the people in prayer in the life-time of the Prophet
Volume 4, Book 55, Number 600:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "O Allah! Save Aiyyash bin Abi Rabia (from the unjust treatment of the infi-
dels). O Allah! Save Salama bin Hisham. O Allah! Send your Punishment on (the tribe of) Mudar. O
Allah! Let them suffer from years (of drought) similar to that inflicted during the life-time of Joseph."
Volume 4, Book 55, Number 601:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
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