67/48. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 5146 — The Power of Eloquent Speech
Al-Khutba (for Nikah)
Hadith About Eloquent Speech Being Like Magic
Sahih Bukhari : 5146
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 5146
حَدَّثَنَا قَبِيصَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، يَقُولُ جَاءَ رَجُلاَنِ مِنَ الْمَشْرِقِ فَخَطَبَا فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّ مِنَ الْبَيَانِ لَسِحْرً".
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
Two men came from the east and delivered speeches, and the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Some eloquent speech has the influence of magic." (e.g., some people refuse to do something and then a good eloquent speaker addresses them and then they agree to do that very thing after his speech)
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 5146In-book reference : Book 67, Hadith 81USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 7, Book 62, Hadith 76
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 5146
This Hadith about eloquent speech shows how powerful words can be. Two men came from the east and gave speeches. After that, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that some eloquent speech has the influence of magic. The point is not that speech is real magic, but that strong words can deeply affect people. A speaker may move listeners, change their feelings, or make them agree with something after they had refused it. The Hadith keeps the lesson short, but it is very clear. Speech is not a small matter. Words can guide, persuade, and influence, so a believer should treat speech with care.
What we learn from this hadith
- Words can have a strong effect on people.
- Eloquent speech can persuade listeners quickly.
- A person should be careful with the power of public speaking.
- Speech should not be treated as harmless when it can change minds.
