Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 572 – Volume 4, Book 55

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Volume 4, Book 55, Number 572:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The people said, "O Allah's Apostle! 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
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to ask about the descent of the Arabs. Those who were the best in the pre-lslamic period of ignor –
ance will be the best in Islam provided they comprehend the religious knowledge."