What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2009 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Abu Bakr As-Siddiq narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""Cursed are those who harm a believer, or plot to do so.""

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 2009 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2009

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 عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ الْعُكْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ الْكِنْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا فَرْقَدٌ السَّبَخِيُّ، عَنْ مُرَّةَ بْنِ شَرَاحِيلَ الْهَمْدَانِيِّ، وَهُوَ الطَّيِّبُ - عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَلْعُونٌ مَنْ ضَارَّ مُؤْمِنًا أَوْ مَكَرَ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"Cursed are those who harm a believer, or plot to do so."

Narrated by Abu Bakr As-Siddiq narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against harming or plotting against a believer. The statement emphasizes the severity of such actions, indicating that those who engage in them are cursed. This highlights the importance of protecting the community and fostering a spirit of mutual respect and support among believers.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by promoting kindness and support within communities. Instead of engaging in harmful gossip or deceit, individuals can focus on building positive relationships and helping one another, creating a more harmonious environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it emphasizes the importance of protecting believers and warns against actions that harm them.

Community Warning