What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1090 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Marriage), narrated by Abu Al-Balj narrated from Muhammad bin Hatib Al-Jumahi who said that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: "The distinction between the lawful and the unlawful is the Duff and the voice.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1090 in the Book of The Book on Marriage.

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The Book on Marriage

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَلْجٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَاطِبٍ الْجُمَحِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ فَصْلُ مَا بَيْنَ الْحَرَامِ وَالْحَلاَلِ الدُّفُّ وَالصَّوْتُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ وَجَابِرٍ وَالرُّبَيِّعِ بِنْتِ مُعَوِّذٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَاطِبٍ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو بَلْجٍ اسْمُهُ يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمٍ وَيُقَالُ ابْنُ سُلَيْمٍ أَيْضًا ‏.‏ وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاطِبٍ قَدْ رَأَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ غُلاَمٌ صَغِيرٌ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: "The distinction between the lawful and the unlawful is the Duff and the voice."

Narrated by Abu Al-Balj narrated from Muhammad bin Hatib Al-Jumahi who said that:

Context

This hadith discusses the distinction between lawful and unlawful through the metaphor of musical instruments and sound. It highlights the cultural context of the time and the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance on discerning between permissible and impermissible activities. The takeaway is a reminder to be mindful of the influences in our lives and their alignment with ethical values.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to evaluate the media and entertainment they consume, ensuring that it aligns with their values and beliefs. It promotes a conscious approach to choices that impact one's moral and ethical standing.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it reflects the broader theme of distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable practices in social and cultural contexts.

Islamic Dress Code