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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1665 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Military Expeditions), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "That the Prophet (ﷺ) would not attack except near the time of Fajr, so if he heard the Adhan he would refrain, and if not, then he would attack. So he listened one day and heard a man saying: "Allahu…"

The Book on Military Expeditions

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لاَ يُغِيرُ إِلاَّ عِنْدَ صَلاَةِ الْفَجْرِ فَإِنْ سَمِعَ أَذَانًا أَمْسَكَ وَإِلاَّ أَغَارَ فَاسْتَمَعَ ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ فَسَمِعَ رَجُلاً يَقُولُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ عَلَى الْفِطْرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ خَرَجْتَ مِنَ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

That the Prophet (ﷺ) would not attack except near the time of Fajr, so if he heard the Adhan he would refrain, and if not, then he would attack. So he listened one day and heard a man saying: "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar," so he said: "Upon the Fitrah." Then he said: "I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah." So he said: "You have departed from the Fire."

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates his approach to warfare, indicating that he would refrain from attacking during the time of Fajr unless he heard the Adhan. This reflects a commitment to ethical conduct even in challenging situations, emphasizing the value of mercy and restraint.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various contexts where ethical decision-making is crucial. It encourages individuals to act with integrity and consideration, even in difficult circumstances, promoting a culture of respect and compassion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the ethical standards upheld by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in his actions.

Prophetic Conduct