44/55. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2542b — The Virtue of Uwais
The Virtues Of Uwais Al-Qarani (RA)
Hadith About the Virtue of Uwais al-Qarani
Sahih Muslim : 2542b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2542b
حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ سَلَمَةَ - عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ، قَالَ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " إِنَّ خَيْرَ التَّابِعِينَ رَجُلٌ يُقَالُ لَهُ أُوَيْسٌ وَلَهُ وَالِدَةٌ وَكَانَ بِهِ بَيَاضٌ فَمُرُوهُ فَلْيَسْتَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ " .
'Umar bin Al-Khattab Narrated from:
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Worthy amongst the successors would be a person who would be called Uwais. He would have his mother (living with him) and he would have (a small) sign of leprosy. Ask him to beg pardon for you (from Allah).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2542bIn-book reference : Book 44, Hadith 320USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 31, Hadith 6171
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2542b
This hadith about Uwais al-Qarani is reported from Umar ibn al-Khattab. He heard Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) say that a worthy person among the successors would be a man named Uwais. The hadith mentions that Uwais had his mother with him and had a small sign of leprosy. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) instructed people to ask Uwais to seek pardon for them from Allah. The wording is short, but it carries a clear message. Uwais was not introduced through wealth, fame, or public status. He was mentioned by name, with his mother, his sign, and his supplication for forgiveness.
What we learn from this hadith
- A person's worth may be known through piety, not public fame.
- The hadith connects Uwais with care for his mother.
- Seeking forgiveness from Allah is a repeated focus in this report.
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) pointed people to Uwais for supplication.
