64/72. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4382 — Every Nation Has an Amin
The story of the people of Najran (Christians)
Every Nation Has an Amin: Hadith on Abu Ubaida’s Trustworthiness
Sahih Bukhari : 4382
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4382
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " لِكُلِّ أُمَّةٍ أَمِينٌ، وَأَمِينُ هَذِهِ الأُمَّةِ أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ ".
Anas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Every nation has an Amin (i.e. the most honest man), and the Amin of this nation is Abu 'Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4382In-book reference : Book 64, Hadith 405USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 5, Book 59, Hadith 665
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4382
This famous Abu Ubaida hadith focuses on amanah, meaning trustworthiness. The Prophet said that every nation has an Amin, and the Amin of this nation is Abu Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah. The wording is simple and direct. It gives Abu Ubaida a special mark of honor because of honesty and trust. The hadith does not list a long story here; it gives a clear statement about a noble character. For anyone looking for a hadith about trustworthiness, this narration teaches that being reliable is a great Islamic trait. It also reminds us that communities need people who can be trusted with words, wealth, duties, and decisions.
What we learn from this hadith
- Every community needs people known for trust and honesty.
- Abu Ubaida was praised by the Prophet for his amanah.
- Trustworthiness is a noble trait in Islam.
- A short statement can carry a strong lesson about character.
