Strive for excellence within one’s faith community, Understand Islam well, Be truthful in words and actions

This hadith speaks about how the best people in the Muslim community are those who are closest to Prophet Muhammad's generation. It is believed that these people have a better understanding of Islam and its teachings as they were closer to Prophet Muhammad himself. This hadith also speaks about how witnesses will come before oaths, meaning that truthfulness is more important than swearing an oath. This hadith teaches us that we should strive to be like those who were close to Prophet Muhammad and his teachings, as they understood Islam better than anyone else. We should also strive for truthfulness in our words and actions so that we can be counted among the best of this ummah.