English translation
1968. Narrated Abū Juhaifa: The Prophet ﷺ made a bond of brotherhood between Salmān and Abū Ad-Dardā.’ Salmān paid a visit to Abū Ad-Dardā’ and found Umm Ad-Dardā’ dressed in shabby clothes and asked her why she was in that state. She replied, “Your brother Abū Ad-Dardā’ is not interested in (the luxuries of) this world.” In the meantime Abū Ad-Dardā’ came and prepared a meal for Salmān. Salmān requested Abū Ad-Dardā’ to eat (with him), but Abū Ad-Dardā’ said, “I am observing Ṣaum (fast).” Salmān said, “I am not going to eat unless you eat.” So, Abū Ad-Dardā’ ate (with Salmān). When it was night and (a part of the night passed), Abū Ad-Dardā’ got up (to offer the night prayer), but Salmān told him to sleep and Abū Ad-Dardā’ slept. After sometime Abū Ad-Dardā’ again got up but Salmān told him to sleep. When it was the last hours of the night, Salmān told him to get up then, and both of them offered the Ṣalat (prayer). Salmān told Abū Ad-Dardā’, “Your Lord has a right on you, your ownself has a right on you, and your family has a right on you; so you should give the rights of all those who has a right on you.” Abū Ad-Dardā came to the Prophet ﷺ and narrated the whole story. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Salmān has spoken the truth.”