Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three: (1) whenever he speaks, he tells a lie, (2) whenever he is entrusted, he proves to be dishonest, (3) whenever he promises, he breaks his promise.
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 48: Witnesses, Hadith #847
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three: (1) whenever he speaks, he tells a lie, (2) whenever he is entrusted, he proves to be dishonest, (3) whenever he promises, he breaks his promise.
This hadith is from the book of Witnesses in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 847 in book 48 of volume 3.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Honesty.
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