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Sahih al-Bukhari 4711 (Book 65, Hadith 233) #4494
Referring to Tribes as 'Amira' in Pre-Islamic Period

SUMMARY: During the Pre-Islamic period of ignorance, people used to refer to a tribe that became great in number as 'Amira'.

Narrated 'Abdullah: During the Pre-lslamic period of ignorance if any tribe became great in number, we used to say, "Amira the children of so-and-so". Narrated Al-Humaidi: Sufyan narrated to us something and used the word 'Amira'.
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَقُولُ لِلْحَىِّ إِذَا كَثُرُوا فِي الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ أَمِرَ بَنُو فُلاَنٍ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ وَقَالَ أَمِرَ‏.‏

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tribe  *  number  *  preislamic  *  amira

QUICK LESSONS:
Treat all people equally regardless of their size or numbers; Strive for justice and fairness when dealing with others; Follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad; Respect everyone regardless of their size or numbers; Do not discriminate against anyone based on their size or numbers.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith talks about the practice during the pre-islamic period of ignorance. People used to refer to a tribe that became great in number as 'Amira'. This was done out of respect for their large numbers. The narrator Abdullah and Al Humaidi both mention this practice. It is important to note that this practice is not accepted by Islam and should not be followed today. Instead, we should treat all people equally regardless of their size or numbers. We should also strive for justice and fairness when dealing with others. The Prophet Muhammad taught us these values which are still relevant today.

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