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Sahih Bukhari 6188 — Prophet’s Name and Kunyah
"Name yourselves by my name, but do not call yourselves by my Kunyah."
قَالَهُ أَنَسٌ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ.
Hadith About the Prophet’s Name and Kunyah
Sahih Bukhari : 6188
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6188
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " سَمُّوا بِاسْمِي، وَلاَ تَكْتَنُوا بِكُنْيَتِي ".
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu-l-Qasim (The Prophet) said, "Name yourselves by my name, but do not call yourselves by my Kuniya."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6188In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 212USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 207
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6188
This short hadith is widely searched as Abu-l-Qasim hadith, name yourselves by my name, and do not call yourselves by my kunyah. Abu Huraira narrated that Abu-l-Qasim, meaning the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم), said, “Name yourselves by my name, but do not call yourselves by my Kuniya.” The hadith is very clear and brief. It allows the use of the Prophet’s name while placing a limit on using his kunyah. Because the text is short, the explanation should not add extra cases or long debate. The practical message is that names and titles should be handled with respect. The Prophet’s name has honor, and his kunyah is treated specially in this narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s name may be used according to this hadith.
- His kunyah should not be used according to this wording.
- The narration shows respect for names linked to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم).
- Short prophetic guidance can carry a clear rule.
