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Sahih al-Bukhari 3718 (Book 62, Hadith 66) #3549
Appointing a Successor

SUMMARY: Uthman was asked to appoint a successor and he replied that Az-Zubair was the best of them.

Narrated Marwan bin Al-Hakam: While I was with 'Uthman, a man came to him and said, "Appoint your successor"'.Uthman said, "Has such successor been named?" He replied, "Yes, Az-Zubair"'.Uthman said, thrice, "By Allah! Indeed you know that he is the best of you".
حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، سَمِعْتُ مَرْوَانَ، كُنْتُ عِنْدَ عُثْمَانَ، أَتَاهُ رَجُلٌ فَقَالَ اسْتَخْلِفْ‏.‏ قَالَ وَقِيلَ ذَاكَ قَالَ نَعَمْ، الزُّبَيْرُ‏.‏ قَالَ أَمَا وَاللَّهِ إِنَّكُمْ لَتَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّهُ خَيْرُكُمْ‏.‏ ثَلاَثًا‏.‏

TOPICS
succession  *  appointment  *  best  *  ikhtiyar  *  khaleefah  *  azam

QUICK LESSONS:
Choose someone who is capable and qualified for any position or task; Give due respect and recognition to those who are deserving; Appoint successors when necessary.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of appointing a successor. Uthman, one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad, was asked to appoint his successor and he replied that Az-Zubair was the best among them. This hadith teaches us that it is important to choose someone who is capable and qualified for any position or task. It also shows us how important it is to recognize those who are most suitable for certain roles in society. Furthermore, this hadith emphasizes on giving due respect and recognition to those who are deserving of it.

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