Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2006

Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives
Sahih

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 مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ أُمِّ كُلْثُومٍ بِنْتِ عُقْبَةَ، قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ بِالْكَاذِبِ مَنْ أَصْلَحَ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ فَقَالَ خَيْرًا أَوْ نَمَى خَيْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"One who brings peace between people is not a liar, he says something good, or reports something good."
Narrated by Umm Kulthum bint 'Uqbah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity in communication, particularly when reconciling disputes between people. By stating that one who promotes peace is not a liar, the hadith highlights the importance of positive speech and the role of good intentions in fostering harmony within the community.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages individuals to engage in respectful communication and mediation. By promoting peace and understanding, we can build stronger relationships and a more cohesive community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Respectful Communication because it underscores the importance of fostering peace and goodwill among individuals.

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This hadith is #2006 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Umm Kulthum bint 'Uqbah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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