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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2063 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2063 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""Do not argue with your brother, do not joke with him, and do not make a promise, only to not fulfill it.""

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 زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، عَنِ اللَّيْثِ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُمَارِ أَخَاكَ وَلاَ تُمَازِحْهُ وَلاَ تَعِدْهُ مَوْعِدَةً فَتُخْلِفَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَعَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ عِنْدِي هُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي بَشِيرٍ ‏.‏

"Do not argue with your brother, do not joke with him, and do not make a promise, only to not fulfill it."

Narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against arguing, joking, or making promises that one cannot keep with a brother. This guidance emphasizes the importance of maintaining respectful and honest communication in relationships, fostering trust and harmony among individuals.

Modern Application

In today's interactions, this principle can be applied by encouraging open and respectful communication. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of our words and commitments, promoting stronger and more sincere relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it highlights the importance of maintaining respectful interactions and fulfilling promises in relationships.

Respectful Communication Prophetic Etiquette