93/43. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 7204 — Obedience and Good Advice
How do the people give the Bai'a to the Imam
Hadith About Obedience and Advice to Muslims
Sahih Bukhari : 7204
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7204
حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا سَيَّارٌ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ بَايَعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى السَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ، فَلَقَّنَنِي، فِيمَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، وَالنُّصْحِ لِكُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ.
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
I gave the Pledge of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) that I would listen and obey, and he told me to add: 'As much as I can, and will give good advice to every Muslim.'
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7204In-book reference : Book 93, Hadith 64USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 89, Hadith 311
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7204
This hadith about advice to every Muslim reports a pledge made to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. The narrator gave allegiance for listening and obeying. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم then taught him to add, "as much as I can," and also to give good advice to every Muslim. This short text has a strong message. Obedience is not only about following orders; it is joined with sincere concern for Muslims. The phrase "as much as I can" keeps the commitment realistic, while the advice part keeps the heart clean toward others. The hadith is useful for searches about nasiha, sincere advice in Islam, and the pledge of allegiance.
What we learn from this hadith
- Obedience was pledged with the limit of ability.
- Good advice to every Muslim was part of the pledge.
- A believer's commitment includes care for others.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم taught careful wording in serious promises.
