What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1337 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah), narrated by Anas narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: ""Whoever seeks to be a judge, and asks others to intercede for him with it, then he will be left on his own. And whoever is coerced into it, Allah sends an angel down to him so that he can be correct.…"

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 1337 in the Book of The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah.

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The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى الثَّعْلَبِيِّ، عَنْ بِلاَلِ بْنِ مِرْدَاسٍ الْفَزَارِيِّ، عَنْ خَيْثَمَةَ، وَهُوَ الْبَصْرِيُّ عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنِ ابْتَغَى الْقَضَاءَ وَسَأَلَ فِيهِ شُفَعَاءَ وُكِلَ إِلَى نَفْسِهِ وَمَنْ أُكْرِهَ عَلَيْهِ أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ مَلَكًا يُسَدِّدُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ وَهُوَ أَصَحُّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ إِسْرَائِيلَ عَنْ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى ‏.‏

"Whoever seeks to be a judge, and asks others to intercede for him with it, then he will be left on his own. And whoever is coerced into it, Allah sends an angel down to him so that he can be correct." (Daif)

Narrated by Anas narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith discusses the responsibilities of those who seek positions of judgment. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against seeking such roles through intercession and emphasizes the importance of integrity in judicial matters. It highlights the divine support for those who are coerced into such roles.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to discussions about the integrity of judges and the importance of impartiality in legal systems. It serves as a reminder for individuals in positions of authority to act justly and ethically.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Community Responsibility because it addresses the ethical considerations surrounding judicial roles and the responsibilities of individuals within the community.

Justice Community Responsibility