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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 2068 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2068 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Iylas bin Salamah bin Al-Akwa' narrated from his father that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""A man shall remain exalting himself until he is written among the tyrants, so that he suffers from their afflictions.""

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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ رَاشِدٍ، عَنْ إِيَاسِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَزَالُ الرَّجُلُ يَذْهَبُ بِنَفْسِهِ حَتَّى يُكْتَبَ فِي الْجَبَّارِينَ فَيُصِيبُهُ مَا أَصَابَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"A man shall remain exalting himself until he is written among the tyrants, so that he suffers from their afflictions."

Narrated by Iylas bin Salamah bin Al-Akwa' narrated from his father that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

This hadith warns against the dangers of pride and self-exaltation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that a person who continually elevates themselves may ultimately find themselves among the tyrants, suffering the consequences of their arrogance. The theme emphasizes humility and the importance of recognizing one's limitations.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle serves as a reminder to practice humility and avoid arrogance. By acknowledging our limitations and valuing the contributions of others, we can foster a more collaborative and supportive environment in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Pride because it cautions against the dangers of arrogance and highlights the consequences of self-exaltation as articulated by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Warning Pride