What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2055 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Abu Dharr said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said to me: 'Have Taqwa of Allah wherever you are, and follow an evil deed with a good one to wipe it out, and treat the people with good behavior.""

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 2055 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2055

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ مَيْمُونِ بْنِ أَبِي شَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْتَ وَأَتْبِعِ السَّيِّئَةَ الْحَسَنَةَ تَمْحُهَا وَخَالِقِ النَّاسَ بِخُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، وَأَبُو نُعَيْمٍ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ حَبِيبٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ مَحْمُودٌ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ مَيْمُونِ بْنِ أَبِي شَبِيبٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ مَحْمُودٌ وَالصَّحِيحُ حَدِيثُ أَبِي ذَرٍّ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said to me: 'Have Taqwa of Allah wherever you are, and follow an evil deed with a good one to wipe it out, and treat the people with good behavior."

Narrated by Abu Dharr said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) provides a comprehensive guideline for ethical living. He emphasizes the importance of piety, the need to follow up bad deeds with good ones, and the significance of treating others with kindness. This encapsulates the essence of moral conduct in Islam.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in daily life by encouraging individuals to act with integrity, seek forgiveness, and strive to improve their behavior towards others. It promotes a culture of positivity and accountability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Respectful Communication because it highlights the importance of ethical behavior and kindness in interactions with others.

Good Deeds Respectful Communication