What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2060 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""O possessor of two ears!" Mahmud said: "Abu Usamah said: 'He only meant it as a joke.'""

Is this hadith authentic?

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 2060 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2060

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ شَرِيكٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ ‏ "‏ يَا ذَا الأُذُنَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ مَحْمُودٌ قَالَ أَبُو أُسَامَةَ يَعْنِي مَازَحَهُ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا الْحَدِيثُ حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"O possessor of two ears!" Mahmud said: "Abu Usamah said: 'He only meant it as a joke.'"

Narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) humorously addresses Anas by calling him 'O possessor of two ears!' This light-hearted remark illustrates the Prophet's friendly demeanor and ability to engage with his companions in a playful manner. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of maintaining a friendly and approachable attitude in communication.

Modern Application

In today's world, using humor can help to lighten conversations and build rapport with others. By adopting a friendly approach, individuals can foster a more welcoming environment, whether at home, in the workplace, or in social settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) friendly interaction with his companions, showcasing the importance of humor and approachability in communication.

Respectful Communication Prophetic Etiquette

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وَمِنْهُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْذُونَ ٱلنَّبِىَّ وَيَقُولُونَ هُوَ أُذُنٌۭ ۚ قُلْ أُذُنُ خَيْرٍۢ لَّكُمْ يُؤْمِنُ بِٱللَّهِ وَيُؤْمِنُ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مِنكُمْ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْذُونَ رَسُولَ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌۭ

And among them are those who abuse the Prophet and say, "He is an ear." Say, "[It is] an ear of goodness for you that believes in Allah and believes the believers and [is] a mercy to those who believe among you." And those who abuse the Messenger of Allah - for them is a painful punishment.

وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُمْ لَيَقُولُنَّ إِنَّمَا كُنَّا نَخُوضُ وَنَلْعَبُ ۚ قُلْ أَبِٱللَّهِ وَءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَرَسُولِهِۦ كُنتُمْ تَسْتَهْزِءُونَ

And if you ask them, they will surely say, "We were only conversing and playing." Say, "Is it Allah and His verses and His Messenger that you were mocking?"

سُورَةُ الأَنبِيَاءِ

Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)

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قَالُوٓا۟ أَجِئْتَنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ أَمْ أَنتَ مِنَ ٱللَّٰعِبِينَ

They said, "Have you come to us with truth, or are you of those who jest?"

قَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا فَتًۭى يَذْكُرُهُمْ يُقَالُ لَهُۥٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمُ

They said, "We heard a young man mention them who is called Abraham."

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And of the people is he who buys the amusement of speech to mislead [others] from the way of Allah without knowledge and who takes it in ridicule. Those will have a humiliating punishment.

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This hadith is #2060 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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