39/8. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4159 — The Pledge for Death
Pledging For Death
Pledge for Death at Al-Hudaibiyyah: Salamah's Account
Sunan an-Nasai : 4159
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4159
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَاتِمُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي عُبَيْدٍ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِسَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ عَلَى أَىِّ شَىْءٍ بَايَعْتُمُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَوْمَ الْحُدَيْبِيَةِ قَالَ عَلَى الْمَوْتِ .
Yazid bin Abi Ubaid Narrated from:
I said to Salamah bin Al-Akwa': 'What pledge did you make to the Prophet on the Day of Al-Hudaibiyyah?' He said: 'For death.'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4159In-book reference : Book 39, Hadith 11English translation : Vol. 5, Book 39, Hadith 4164
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4159
This hadith records Salamah bin Al-Akwa’s answer about the pledge made to the Prophet on the Day of Al-Hudaibiyyah. When Yazid bin Abi Ubaid asked what they had pledged for, Salamah answered: for death. The report is short and direct. It presents the pledge as a readiness to remain committed even at the cost of life. It does not provide the full story of Al-Hudaibiyyah, explain the exact circumstances, or compare Salamah’s wording with every other narration. Therefore, the explanation should remain close to his answer. For people searching for the pledge for death hadith, this text highlights resolve, loyalty, and willingness to face the greatest personal risk while standing with the Prophet. It records a specific Companion’s description of that pledge.
What we learn from this hadith
- Yazid asked Salamah about the pledge at Al-Hudaibiyyah.
- Salamah described it as a pledge for death.
- The wording shows strong resolve and readiness for severe risk.
- The report gives Salamah's concise description without wider event details.
