Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2216

Chapters On Al-Qadar
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْمَخْزُومِيُّ، قال: حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي خُزَامَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ رُقًى نَسْتَرْقِيهَا وَدَوَاءً نَتَدَاوَى بِهِ وَتُقَاةً نَتَّقِيهَا هَلْ تَرُدُّ مِنْ قَدَرِ اللَّهِ شَيْئًا فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هِيَ مِنْ قَدَرِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ الزُّهْرِيِّ وَقَدْ رَوَى غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ هَذَا عَنْ سُفْيَانَ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي خُزَامَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ هَكَذَا قَالَ غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي خُزَامَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ ‏.‏
"O Messenger of Allah! Do you think that the Ruqyah we use, the treatments we use, and what we seek to protect ourselves with prevent anything from Allah's Decree?' He said: 'They are from Allah's Decree.'"
Narrated by Ibn Abi Khizamah narrated from his father,that a man came to the Prophet(s.a.w) and said:

Context

In this hadith, a man approaches the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) with a question about the effectiveness of Ruqyah (spiritual healing), treatments, and protective measures in relation to Allah's Decree. The Prophet (ﷺ) affirms that these actions are also part of Allah's Decree, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human efforts and divine will. This highlights the importance of understanding that while we take actions for our well-being, they are ultimately under the control of Allah.

Modern Application

In today's world, people often seek medical treatments, spiritual healing, and preventive measures for their health and safety. This hadith reminds us that while we should actively pursue these means, we must also trust in Allah's plan and accept that outcomes are ultimately determined by Him.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Trust in Divine Plan because it illustrates the relationship between human actions and Allah's will.

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This hadith is #2216 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Qadar. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Abi Khizamah narrated from his father,that a man came to the Prophet(s.a.w) and said:.

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