Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1370
The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ أَبِي مَيْمُونَةَ الثَّعْلَبِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي مَيْمُونَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَيَّرَ غُلاَمًا بَيْنَ أَبِيهِ وَأُمِّهِ . قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو وَجَدِّ عَبْدِ الْحَمِيدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ . وَأَبُو مَيْمُونَةَ اسْمُهُ سُلَيْمٌ . وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَى هَذَا عِنْدَ بَعْضِ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَغَيْرِهِمْ قَالُوا يُخَيَّرُ الْغُلاَمُ بَيْنَ أَبَوَيْهِ إِذَا وَقَعَتْ بَيْنَهُمَا الْمُنَازَعَةُ فِي الْوَلَدِ . وَهُوَ قَوْلُ أَحْمَدَ وَإِسْحَاقَ وَقَالاَ مَا كَانَ الْوَلَدُ صَغِيرًا فَالأُمُّ أَحَقُّ فَإِذَا بَلَغَ الْغُلاَمُ سَبْعَ سِنِينَ خُيِّرَ بَيْنَ أَبَوَيْهِ . هِلاَلُ بْنُ أَبِي مَيْمُونَةَ هُوَ هِلاَلُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أُسَامَةَ وَهُوَ مَدَنِيٌّ وَقَدْ رَوَى عَنْهُ يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ وَمَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ وَفُلَيْحُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ .
"The Prophet (ﷺ) gave a boy the choice between his father and his mother."
Narrated by Abu Maimunah narrated from Abu Hurairah who said:
Context
In this narration by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gave a boy the choice between his father and mother during a dispute. This illustrates the compassionate approach of the Prophet (ﷺ) in family matters, emphasizing the importance of considering the child's feelings and rights in such situations.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be applied in family law and child custody cases, where the best interests of the child are prioritized. It advocates for a fair and empathetic approach to family disputes.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Family and Rights of Women because it highlights the rights of children in family matters and the importance of equitable treatment.
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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi
This hadith is #1370 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Maimunah narrated from Abu Hurairah who said:.