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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1988 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1988 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Amr bin Shu'aib narrated that his father, from his grandfather, who said that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: "'He is not one of us who does not have mercy upon our young, nor knows the honor of our elders.""

Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لَيْسَ مِنَّا مَنْ لَمْ يَرْحَمْ صَغِيرَنَا وَيَعْرِفْ شَرَفَ كَبِيرِنَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، نَحْوَهُ إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَيَعْرِفْ حَقَّ كَبِيرِنَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

'He is not one of us who does not have mercy upon our young, nor knows the honor of our elders."

Narrated by Amr bin Shu'aib narrated that his father, from his grandfather, who said that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of compassion towards the young and respect for the elders within the community. It serves as a reminder of the moral responsibilities individuals have towards one another, fostering a sense of unity and care.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to practice kindness and respect in their daily interactions. Whether in family settings or community engagements, recognizing the value of every individual, regardless of age, is essential.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Compassion and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings on the importance of mutual respect and care within the community.

Compassion Prophetic Conduct