Chapter 63: Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
Narrated Abu Humaid: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best of the Ansar families (homes) are the families (homes) of Banu An-
Najjar, and then that of Banu 'Abdul Ash-hal, and then that of Banu Al-Harith, and then that of Banu
Saida; and there is good in all the families (homes) of the Ansar." Sa 'd bin 'Ubada followed us and
said, "O Abu Usaid ! Don' t you see that the Prophet (ﷺ) compared the Ansar and made us the last of them
in superiority?
Then Sa 'd met the Prophet (ﷺ) and said, "O Allah' s Messenger (ﷺ)! In comparing the Ansar' s families (homes) as
to the degree of superiority, you have made us the last of them." Allah' s Messenger (ﷺ) replied, "Isn' t it
sufficient that you are regarded amongst the best?"
Sahih al-Bukhari 3791