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Hadith · EXCERPT

Make time to help people reconcile

Source

Sahih al-Bukhari 2690

Book 53, Hadith 1

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What It Means: Reading in Context

Sahl ibn Sad describes a dispute among people of Bani Amr ibn Awf. This excerpt reports the Prophet going with companions to reconcile them; it is the narrator’s account, not a direct saying. The longer narration continues with events surrounding the congregational prayer during his absence and return. This entry comes from Sahih al-Bukhari 2690. The displayed text is an excerpt, not the complete narration. Follow the source link to read the narrator, full wording and in-book reference together. A hadith number identifies the source used here; numbering systems can differ between editions. Being able to inspect a source is important when a short statement is shared outside its original setting. The accompanying reflection is an editorial prompt for everyday conduct. It is not part of the hadith and does not replace explanation from qualified scholarship. Avoid extending a short reminder into a religious ruling that the entry itself does not establish.

REFLECTION · EDITORIAL

When people want help resolving a disagreement, listen carefully and look for a fair next step. Do not pressure someone to accept further harm in the name of peace.

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