Q
What is the significance of lineage and descent in determining honor and righteousness in Islam?
A
The people said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Who is the most honorable amongst the people (in Allah’s
Sight)?” He said, “The most righteous amongst them.” They said, “We do not ask you, about this. ” He
said, “Then Joseph, Allah’s Prophet, the son of Allah’s Prophet, The son of Allah’s Prophet the son of
Allah’s Khalil (i.e. Abraham).” They said, “We do not want to ask about this,” He said’ “Then you
want to ask about the descent of the Arabs. Those who were the best in the pre-lslamic period of
ignorance will be the best in Islam provided they comprehend the religious knowledge.”
Sight)?” He said, “The most righteous amongst them.” They said, “We do not ask you, about this. ” He
said, “Then Joseph, Allah’s Prophet, the son of Allah’s Prophet, The son of Allah’s Prophet the son of
Allah’s Khalil (i.e. Abraham).” They said, “We do not want to ask about this,” He said’ “Then you
want to ask about the descent of the Arabs. Those who were the best in the pre-lslamic period of
ignorance will be the best in Islam provided they comprehend the religious knowledge.”
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 3353, Book 60, Hadith 28
Sahih al-Bukhari 3353, Book 60, Hadith 28
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