1/23. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 56a — Prayer and Zakat
Clarifying that the religion is sincerity
Pledge of Allegiance in Islam: Prayer, Zakat, and Sincerity
Sahih Muslim : 56a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 56a
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، قَالَ بَايَعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى إِقَامِ الصَّلاَةِ وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ وَالنُّصْحِ لِكُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ .
Jarir Narrated from:
I gave pledge of allegiance to the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) on the observance of prayer, payment of Zakat, and sincerity and well-wishing for every Muslim.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 56aIn-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 106USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 1, Hadith 101
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 56a
This Hadith shows a pledge built on worship and sincere care for Muslims. Jarir says he gave allegiance to the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم on the observance of prayer, payment of Zakat, and sincerity and well-wishing for every Muslim. The core topic is prayer and Zakat, joined with nasihah. For people searching “pledge of allegiance hadith,” “prayer and zakat hadith,” or “well-wishing for every Muslim,” this narration gives a direct list. It does not mention many acts; it names three matters: establishing prayer, giving Zakat, and sincere goodwill toward each Muslim. The lesson is practical. A Muslim’s commitment should include worship of Allah and honest care in dealings with fellow Muslims.
What we learn from this hadith
- Prayer is part of the pledge mentioned in the narration.
- Zakat is named along with prayer.
- Sincere well-wishing for every Muslim is part of the pledge.
