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Sahih al-Bukhari 5448 (Book 70, Hadith 77) #5223
The Date Palm Tree and the Muslim

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) compared a Muslim to a date palm tree, implying that Muslims should be as good and beneficial as the tree.

Narrated Ibn 'Umar: The Prophet said, "There is a tree among the trees which is similar to a Muslim (in goodness), and that is the date palm tree".
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ زُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ قَالَ ‏ "‏مِنَ الشَّجَرِ شَجَرَةٌ تَكُونُ مِثْلَ الْمُسْلِمِ، وَهْىَ النَّخْلَةُ

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tree  *  muslim  *  goodness

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive for goodness , Provide benefit through words & actions , Seek knowledge .

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ compares a Muslim to a date palm tree. He implies that Muslims should strive to be as good and beneficial as the tree. A date palm tree is known for its many benefits; it provides shade from the sun's heat and produces sweet fruits which are rich in vitamins and minerals. Similarly, Muslims should strive to provide benefit to others through their words and actions. They should also seek knowledge in order to become more useful members of society. Furthermore, they must always remember that their ultimate goal is pleasing Allah SWT by following His commands with sincerity of heart.

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