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Sunan Abi Dawud 2940 (Book 20, Hadith 13) #23230
Taking an Oath of Allegiance

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ taught his followers to take an oath of allegiance to him, and promised that they would obey him as much as they are able.

Narrated Ibn 'Umar: We used to take the oath of allegiance to the Prophet to hear and obey, and he would tell: In What I am able.
حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُبَايِعُ النَّبِيَّ عَلَى السَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ وَيُلَقِّنُنَا فِيمَا اسْتَطَعْتَ

TOPICS
oaths  *  allegiance  *  obedience

QUICK LESSONS:
Take an oath of allegiance with sincerity and commitment; fulfill your obligations; keep your promises even if it may be difficult at times; show loyalty towards your leaders; obey them as much as you are able.

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Ibn 'Umar tells us about the importance of taking an oath of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ). This is a promise made between two parties, in this case between the Prophet and his followers. It is a commitment from both sides that each will do their best to fulfill their obligations. In this case, it was a commitment from the followers to obey the Prophet as much as they were able. This hadith teaches us about loyalty and obedience towards our leaders, which is essential for any society or community. It also shows us how important it is for people to keep their promises and commitments even if it may be difficult at times.

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