English translation
977. It was narrated that Anas said: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ liked the Muhājirun and Ansār to stand closest to him, so that they could learn from him.” (Sahih)
Hadith 977
Who Is Preferred To Stand Closest To The Imâm
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الحديث: 977 ¦ الجزء: 1 ¦ الصفحة: 313
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Source no. 977 · Volume 2 · Page 477
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Arabic text
977 - حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «يُحِبُّ أَنْ يَلِيَهُ الْمُهَاجِرُونَ وَالْأَنْصَارُ لِيَأْخُذُوا عَنْهُ»
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The reason for giving precedence to Muhājirun (Emigrants) and Ansār (Helpers) over others by the Prophet ﷺ, was that these Companions were ahead of others in their insight and capacity for retention. So, obviously, if such people stood closest to the Prophet ﷺ, they would be in a better position not only to learn and retain the teachings of religion, but also to pass them on or teach them to others. As for those who lived far away from the town and were not among the regular attendees in the Prophet’s assembly could not match the former in their capacities and skills. They, however, had the option to put their questions to the Prophet ﷺ, as well as to the senior Companions whenever they wanted.