78/99. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 6177 — Betrayal Exposed
Calling the people by their father's name
Hadith About Betrayal on the Day of Resurrection
Sahih Bukhari : 6177
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6177
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " الْغَادِرُ يُرْفَعُ لَهُ لِوَاءٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، يُقَالُ هَذِهِ غَدْرَةُ فُلاَنِ بْنِ فُلاَنٍ ".
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "For every betrayer (perfidious person), a flag will be raised on the Day of Resurrection, and it will be announced (publicly) 'This is the betrayal (perfidy) of so-and-so, the son of so-and-so.' "
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6177In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 201USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 196
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6177
This hadith is commonly searched as hadith about betrayal, flag for betrayer on Judgment Day, and perfidy in Islam. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that for every betrayer, a flag will be raised on the Day of Resurrection. It will be announced publicly that this is the betrayal of so-and-so, the son of so-and-so. The message is short and serious. Betrayal may be hidden from people in this life, but this hadith shows that it will not stay hidden on the Day of Resurrection. The text focuses on public exposure and accountability. It teaches that promises, trusts, and agreements should not be taken lightly. A person should fear being known by betrayal before everyone on that Day.
What we learn from this hadith
- Betrayal is treated as a serious matter in this hadith.
- A betrayer will be publicly identified on the Day of Resurrection.
- Hidden wrongs are not safe from exposure before Allah.
- The hadith encourages honesty in trusts and agreements.
