سنن نسائی · Hadith 2102

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “While the Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم was with his Companions a man from among the desert people Came and said: ‘Which of you is the SOfl of ‘Abdul-Muttalib?’ They said: ‘This Amghar man who is reclining Ott a pillow.’ — (One of the narrators) Hamzah said: “Amghar means white with a reddish complexion’ — The man said: ‘I am going to ask you questions and I ‘ be harsh in asking.’ He said: ‘Ask whatever you like.’ He said: ‘I ask you by your Lord and the Lord of those who came before you, and the Lord of those who will come after you; has Allah sent you?’ He said: ‘By Allah, yes.’ He said: ‘I adjure you by Him, has Allah commanded you to offer five prayers each day and night?’ He said: ‘By Allah, yes.’ He said: ‘I adjure you by Him, has Allah commanded you to take from the wealth of our rich and give it to our poor?’ He said: ‘By Allah, yes.’ He said: ‘I adjure you by Allah, has Allah commanded you to fast this month out of the twelve months?’ He said: ‘By Allah, yes.’ He said: ‘I adjure you by Him, has Allah commanded you to go on pilgrimage to this House, whoever can afford it?’ He said: ‘By Allah, yes.’ He said: ‘I believe, and I am Dimam bin Tha’labah.” (Sahih)

Translated by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan · Reviewed by Islamic University of Madinah · Published March 2020