What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2078 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Abdullah bin Sarjis Al-Muzam narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""Taking the good route is a part of the twenty-four parts of Prophethood.""

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 2078 in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#2077

#2078

Jami` at-Tirmidhi

#2079

›

Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2078

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 نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا نُوحُ بْنُ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عِمْرَانَ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَرْجِسَ الْمُزَنِيِّ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ السَّمْتُ الْحَسَنُ وَالتُّؤَدَةُ وَالاِقْتِصَادُ جُزْءٌ مِنْ أَرْبَعَةٍ وَعِشْرِينَ جُزْءًا مِنَ النُّبُوَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا نُوحُ بْنُ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عِمْرَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَرْجِسَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ عَنْ عَاصِمٍ وَالصَّحِيحُ حَدِيثُ نَصْرِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ ‏.‏

"Taking the good route is a part of the twenty-four parts of Prophethood."

Narrated by Abdullah bin Sarjis Al-Muzam narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares a profound insight about the importance of good character and moderation, stating that having a good demeanor and being moderate are significant aspects of Prophethood. This highlights the value of ethical conduct and balance in one's life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to cultivate good character and moderation in their actions and interactions. It serves as a reminder that ethical behavior is a vital part of personal and community well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of good character and moderation as essential qualities in following the Prophetic example.

Good Deeds Prophetic Conduct