49/38. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3805 — Follow Abu Bakr and Umar
The Virtues Of 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud, May Allah Be Pleased With Him
Follow Abu Bakr and Umar Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3805
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3805
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزَّعْرَاءِ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " اقْتَدُوا بِاللَّذَيْنِ مِنْ بَعْدِي مِنْ أَصْحَابِي أَبِي بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرَ وَاهْتَدُوا بِهَدْىِ عَمَّارٍ وَتَمَسَّكُوا بِعَهْدِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ " . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ . وَيَحْيَى بْنُ سَلَمَةَ يُضَعَّفُ فِي الْحَدِيثِ وَأَبُو الزَّعْرَاءِ اسْمُهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَانِئٍ وَأَبُو الزَّعْرَاءِ الَّذِي رَوَى عَنْهُ شُعْبَةُ وَالثَّوْرِيُّ وَابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ اسْمُهُ عَمْرُو بْنُ عَمْرٍو وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَخِي أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ صَاحِبُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ .
Ibn Mas'ud Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: "Take As Examples The Two After Me From My Companions, Abu Bakr And 'Umar. And Act Upon The Guidance Of 'Ammar, And Hold Fast To The Advice Of Ibn Mas'Ud."
[1] See no. 3799.Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3805In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 205English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3805
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3805
This Hadith about following Abu Bakr and Umar gives direct guidance from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. He said to take the two after him from his companions as examples: Abu Bakr and Umar. He also said to act upon the guidance of Ammar and hold fast to the advice of Ibn Masud. The narration focuses on trust, guidance, and learning from chosen companions. It does not need extra stories to make its point. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم named specific people whose guidance and advice carried weight. For anyone searching for a Hadith about Abu Bakr and Umar, this narration shows their place as examples for the Muslim community, while also highlighting Ammar and Ibn Masud.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم directed people to take Abu Bakr and Umar as examples.
- Ammar’s guidance is praised in the wording of the Hadith.
- Ibn Masud’s advice is presented as something to hold firmly.
- Good guidance should be taken from people of trusted faith and character.
