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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2096

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَجُلَيْنِ، قَدِمَا فِي زَمَانِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَخَطَبَا فَعَجِبَ النَّاسُ مِنْ كَلاَمِهِمَا فَالْتَفَتَ إِلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّ مِنَ الْبَيَانِ سِحْرًا ‏"‏ أَوْ ‏"‏ إِنَّ بَعْضَ الْبَيَانِ سِحْرٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَمَّارٍ وَابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الشِّخِّيرِ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"Indeed there is magic in eloquence'-or- 'Indeed some eloquence is magic.'"
Narrated by Ibn 'Umar narrated that two men arrived during the time of the Messenger of Allah delivering an address. The people were amazed by their speech, so the Messenger of Allah turned to us and said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) comments on the eloquence of speech, suggesting that some forms of eloquence can be as captivating as magic. This statement reflects the power of communication and the influence that well-articulated words can have on people. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of how we express ourselves and the impact our words can have on others.

Modern Application

In modern communication, whether in personal conversations or public speaking, this principle underscores the importance of clarity and persuasion. It encourages individuals to be thoughtful about their words and the way they convey messages to others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning and Respectful Communication because it highlights the need for awareness of the effects of eloquent speech and the responsibility that comes with effective communication.

Prophetic WarningRespectful Communication

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2096 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Umar narrated that two men arrived during the time of the Messenger of Allah delivering an address. The people were amazed by their speech, so the Messenger of Allah turned to us and said:.

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