64/74. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4388 — Faith and Wisdom Are Yemenite
The arrival of Al-Ash’ariyun and the people of Yemen
وَقَالَ أَبُو مُوسَى عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «هُمْ مِنِّي وَأَنَا مِنْهُمْ».
Faith Is Yemenite Hadith: Gentle Hearts, Wisdom, and Calmness
Sahih Bukhari : 4388
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4388
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ ذَكْوَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " أَتَاكُمْ أَهْلُ الْيَمَنِ، هُمْ أَرَقُّ أَفْئِدَةً وَأَلْيَنُ قُلُوبًا، الإِيمَانُ يَمَانٍ وَالْحِكْمَةُ يَمَانِيَةٌ، وَالْفَخْرُ وَالْخُيَلاَءُ فِي أَصْحَابِ الإِبِلِ، وَالسَّكِينَةُ وَالْوَقَارُ فِي أَهْلِ الْغَنَمِ ". وَقَالَ غُنْدَرٌ عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، سَمِعْتُ ذَكْوَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The people of Yemen have come to you and they are more gentle and soft-hearted. Belief is Yemenite and Wisdom is Yemenite, while pride and haughtiness are the qualities of the owners of camels (i.e. bedouins). Calmness and solemnity are the characters of the owners of sheep."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4388In-book reference : Book 64, Hadith 411USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 5, Book 59, Hadith 671
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4388
This faith is Yemenite hadith highlights gentle character. The Prophet said the people of Yemen had come and described them as more gentle and soft-hearted. He also said belief is Yemenite and wisdom is Yemenite. In the same narration, pride and haughtiness are linked with owners of camels, while calmness and solemnity are linked with owners of sheep. The wording points us toward inner manners. Islam values a heart that is soft, calm, and open to wisdom. The hadith does not make a person good just by a name or place; it praises qualities mentioned in the text. It is a reminder to avoid pride and seek the calmness of a humble heart.
What we learn from this hadith
- Gentleness and soft-heartedness are praised in this narration.
- Faith and wisdom are linked with Yemen in the Prophet’s words.
- Pride and haughtiness are traits to avoid.
- Calmness and solemnity are shown as good qualities.
