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Sahih al-Bukhari 3771 (Book 62, Hadith 116) #3599
The Company of Truthful Fore-Runners

SUMMARY: Aisha is leaving this world and Ibn Abbas reminds her that she is going to the company of the truthful fore-runners, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr.

Narrated Al-Qasim bin Muhammad: Once 'Aisha became sick and Ibn 'Abbas went to see her and said, "O mother of the believers! You are leaving for truthful fore-runners ie for Allah's Messenger and Abu Bakr.
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَجِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، اشْتَكَتْ، فَجَاءَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ فَقَالَ يَا أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ، تَقْدَمِينَ عَلَى فَرَطِ صِدْقٍ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى أَبِي بَكْرٍ‏.‏

TOPICS
departure  *  companionship  *  truthfulness  *  wafaat  *  suhbat  *  sidq

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive to live a life full of truthfulness, Seek righteous companionship/suhbat , Prepare oneself for death

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the departure of Aisha from this world. Ibn Abbas reminds her that she will be joining two great companions, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr in their company. Both these companions were known for their truthfulness and righteousness which makes them exemplary forerunners for us to follow. We should strive to live our lives with truthfulness so that we can join them in their company after our departure from this world.

This hadith also teaches us about companionship or suhbat which is an important part of a Muslim's life as it helps one stay on the right path by being around righteous people who can guide us towards Allah's pleasure. It also serves as a reminder for us to always remember death and prepare ourselves for it by living a life full of good deeds so that we can meet Allah with no regrets when our time comes.

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