78/31. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 6018 — Good Speech and Neighbor Care
Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbor
Hadith About Speaking Good or Keeping Quiet
Sahih Bukhari : 6018
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6018
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلاَ يُؤْذِ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ ".
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbor, and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should entertain his guest generously and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet. (i.e. abstain from all kinds of evil and dirty talk).
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6018In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 49USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 47
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6018
This Hadith about speaking good or keeping quiet gathers three clear manners. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbor, should honor his guest, and should speak good or remain silent. The wording connects belief with practical behavior. It is not enough to speak about faith while hurting people nearby, neglecting guests, or using bad speech. The Hadith gives a simple rule for the tongue: say what is good, or do not speak. It also places neighbor care and guest honor beside good speech, showing that worship should shape home life, social life, and conversation.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer should not harm his neighbor.
- Guests should be treated generously.
- Speech should be good, or silence is better.
- Faith should appear in social manners and daily conduct.
