32/16. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1759b — Ali’s Allegiance to Abu Bakr
The words of the Prophet (saws): "We (Prophets) have no heirs and whatever we leave behind is charity."
Hadith About Ali Honoring Abu Bakr and Giving Allegiance
Sahih Muslim : 1759b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1759b
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ قَالَ ابْنُ رَافِعٍ حَدَّثَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّصلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُمَا حِينَئِذٍ يَطْلُبَانِ أَرْضَهُ مِنْ فَدَكٍ وَسَهْمَهُ مِنْ خَيْبَرَ . فَقَالَ لَهُمَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ بِمِثْلِ مَعْنَى حَدِيثِ عُقَيْلٍ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ثُمَّ قَامَ عَلِيٌّ فَعَظَّمَ مِنْ حَقِّ أَبِي بَكْرٍ وَذَكَرَ فَضِيلَتَهُ وَسَابِقَتَهُ ثُمَّ مَضَى إِلَى أَبِي بَكْرٍ فَبَايَعَهُ فَأَقْبَلَ النَّاسُ إِلَى عَلِيٍّ فَقَالُوا أَصَبْتَ وَأَحْسَنْتَ . فَكَانَ النَّاسُ قَرِيبًا إِلَى عَلِيٍّ حِينَ قَارَبَ الأَمْرَ الْمَعْرُوفَ .
A'isha Narrated from:
Fatima and 'Abbas approached Abu Bakr, soliciting transfer of the legacy of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to them. At that time, they were demanding his (Holy Prophet's) lands at Fadak and his share from Khaibar. Abu Bakr said to them: I have heard from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).Then he quoted the hadith having nearly the same meaning as the one which has been narrated by Uqail on the authority of al-Zuhri (and which his gone before) except that in his version he said: Then 'Ali stood up, extolled the merits of Abu Bakr mentioned his superiority, and his earlier acceptance of Islam. Then he walked to Abu Bakr and swore allegiance to him. (At this) people turned towards 'Ali and said: you have done the right thing. And they became favourably inclined to 'Ali after he had adopted the proper course of action.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1759bIn-book reference : Book 32, Hadith 62USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 19, Hadith 4353
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1759b
This narration gives a similar report to the earlier Fadak and inheritance Hadith, with a focus on what happened afterward. Fatima and Abbas approached Abu Bakr about the legacy of the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم, including Fadak and his share from Khaybar. Abu Bakr quoted what he had heard from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. The narration then highlights Ali standing, honoring the right of Abu Bakr, mentioning his virtue and his early acceptance of Islam. Then Ali went to Abu Bakr and swore allegiance to him. The people responded positively and said that he had done the right thing. The core message here is about accepting the known statement, respecting merit, and restoring public harmony.
What we learn from this hadith
- Fatima and Abbas asked Abu Bakr about Fadak and the Prophet’s share from Khaybar.
- Abu Bakr answered by quoting what he heard from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- Ali publicly mentioned Abu Bakr’s virtue and early Islam.
- Ali then gave allegiance, and the people viewed his action positively.
