What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1722 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Jihad), narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Umar:, states: "That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "If the people knew what I know about being alone, then a rider would not journey at night." - meaning alone."

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 1722 in the Book of The Book on Jihad.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1722

The Book on Jihad

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ الضَّبِّيُّ الْبَصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْ أَنَّ النَّاسَ يَعْلَمُونَ مَا أَعْلَمُ مِنَ الْوَحْدَةِ مَا سَرَى رَاكِبٌ بِلَيْلٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي وَحْدَهُ ‏.‏

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "If the people knew what I know about being alone, then a rider would not journey at night." - meaning alone.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses the significance of solitude and the potential dangers associated with it. He suggests that if people were aware of the trials that come with being alone, they would avoid traveling alone at night. This highlights the importance of companionship and the need for community support.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be reflected in the importance of social connections and support systems. Engaging with friends and family can provide emotional security and help individuals navigate life's challenges more effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Trials and Trust in Allah (Tawakkul) because it addresses the challenges of solitude and the reliance on Allah for guidance and support.

Spiritual Trials Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)