Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1168 in the Book of The Book on Suckling.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1168 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Suckling), narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated that The Messenger of Allah said:, states: "“Allah will not look at a man who enters a man or a woman in the behind.”"

The Book on Suckling

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنِ الضَّحَّاكِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ مَخْرَمَةَ بْنِ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَنْظُرُ اللَّهُ إِلَى رَجُلٍ أَتَى رَجُلاً أَوِ امْرَأَةً فِي الدُّبُرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى وَكِيعٌ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏

“Allah will not look at a man who enters a man or a woman in the behind.”

Narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated that The Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas narrates a statement from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) concerning a grave sin. The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasizes that Allah will not look favorably upon a person who engages in anal intercourse, highlighting the seriousness of this act. This hadith serves as a warning against such behavior, underscoring the importance of adhering to the moral guidelines set forth in Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can remind individuals of the importance of maintaining healthy and respectful relationships. It encourages people to reflect on their actions and the ethical boundaries within intimate relationships, promoting respect and consent.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Major Sins because it explicitly addresses a behavior that is considered sinful in Islam.

Major Sins