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Has the description of "the Trustworthy, the Truthful" been mentioned in authentic hadiths?

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There is no Marfu' Hadith (a narration directly attributed to the Prophet, peace be upon him) that describes the Prophet, peace be upon him, as "Al-Sadiq Al-Amin" (the Truthful, the Trustworthy). However, he was characterized by these qualities before his prophethood, and Quraysh bestowed this title upon him.

People acknowledged his truthfulness in his call, and he was named "Al-Sadiq Al-Amin" when they made him the arbiter in placing the Black Stone in the Kaaba.

Ka'b ibn Zuhayr also mentioned in his poetry "Al-Ma'mun" (the Trustworthy) intending the Prophet, peace be upon him.

He was renowned for his trustworthiness and truthfulness, so much so that Heraclius asked Abu Sufyan about the Prophet's truthfulness before his call, and Abu Sufyan denied any falsehood about him.

The Prophet, peace be upon him, left Ali in Mecca to return the deposits to their owners when he migrated to Medina.

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