What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1103 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Marriage), narrated by Abu Musa narrated that :, states: "the Messenger of Allah said: "There is no marriage except with a Wali.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1103 in the Book of The Book on Marriage.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1103

The Book on Marriage

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شَرِيكُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ نِكَاحَ إِلاَّ بِوَلِيٍّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ وَابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَعِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ وَأَنَسٍ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah said: "There is no marriage except with a Wali."

Narrated by Abu Musa narrated that :

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of having a guardian, or Wali, in the process of marriage as stated by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the importance of familial involvement and consent in marital arrangements, ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of both parties are respected.

Modern Application

In modern society, the role of a Wali can be seen as a way to maintain family support and guidance in marriage. It encourages open communication and collaboration between families, which can lead to stronger marital foundations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Prophetic Command because it underscores the necessity of a guardian's involvement in the marriage process.

Marriage Prophetic Command