Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 593 – Volume 4, Book 55

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Volume 4, Book 55, Number 593:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Some people asked the Prophet: "Who is the most honorable amongst the people?" He replied, "The
most honorable among them is the one who is the most Allah-fearing." They said, "O Allah's Prophet!
We do not ask about this." He said, "Then the most honorable person is Joseph, Allah's Prophet, the
son of Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Khalil." They said, "We do not ask
about this." He said, "Then you want to ask me about the Arabs' descent?" They said, "Yes." He said,
"Those who were best in the pre-lslamic period, are the best in Islam, if they comprehend (the reli –
gious knowledge)."