What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1525 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Sacrifices), narrated by Narrated Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) slaughtered a horned male ram of fine pedigree, (around) his mouth was black, and his legs were black, and (around) his eyes was black."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 1525 in the Book of The Book on Sacrifices.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1525

The Book on Sacrifices

Sahih

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 حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ ضَحَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِكَبْشٍ أَقْرَنَ فَحِيلٍ يَأْكُلُ فِي سَوَادٍ وَيَمْشِي فِي سَوَادٍ وَيَنْظُرُ فِي سَوَادٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) slaughtered a horned male ram of fine pedigree, (around) his mouth was black, and his legs were black, and (around) his eyes was black.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrates the incident of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sacrificing a horned male ram with distinctive black features. This act of sacrifice is significant in Islamic tradition, particularly during the festival of Eid al-Adha, symbolizing obedience to God and the spirit of giving. The description of the ram highlights the importance of quality in sacrificial offerings.

Modern Application

Today, the practice of Qurbani during Eid al-Adha serves as a reminder of charity and gratitude. Families often choose high-quality animals for sacrifice, reflecting their commitment to providing the best for their community and those in need. This act fosters a sense of unity and compassion among Muslims.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of quality in sacrificial offerings and the blessings associated with sharing food with others.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)Blessings in Food