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Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) is recognized as the Companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who narrated the largest number of Hadith. He accepted Islam in the 7th year of Hijrah and spent approximately four years in close company with the Prophet (ﷺ). Due to his strong memory and dedication to preserving the sayings of the Prophet, he became one of the most well-known narrators in Islamic history.

He narrated 5,374 Ahadith, which are recorded across major Hadith collections including Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Jami’ at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa’i, and Ibn Majah. Despite spending a shorter time with the Prophet compared to other Companions, his commitment to learning, listening, and transmitting Hadith made him the top narrator.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) devoted his life to seeking knowledge, often going hungry while staying close to the Prophet (ﷺ). He also made dua for a strong memory, which Allah accepted, enabling him to preserve thousands of narrations accurately.

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  Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrated 5,374 authentic Ahadith.

  
  


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  He accepted Islam in 7 AH (Hijrah) and remained with Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) until his passing.

  
  


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  His narrations are included in all six major Hadith books (Kutub al-Sittah).

  
  


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  He spent most of his time with the Prophet (ﷺ), dedicating himself to learning and memorizing Hadith.

  
  


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  He is regarded as the most prolific narrator of Hadith among all Companions.