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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2218

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 أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فِرَاسٍ الْبَصْرِيُّ, قال: حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو قُتَيْبَةَ، سَلْمُ بْنُ قُتَيْبَةَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْعَوَّامِ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ مُطَرِّفِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الشِّخِّيرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَثَلُ ابْنِ آدَمَ وَإِلَى جَنْبِهِ تِسْعٌ وَتِسْعُونَ مَنِيَّةً إِنْ أَخْطَأَتْهُ الْمَنَايَا وَقَعَ فِي الْهَرَمِ حَتَّى يَمُوتَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو الْعَوَّامِ هُوَ عِمْرَانُ وَهُوَ ابْنُ دَاوَرَ الْقَطَّانُ ‏.‏
'Ibn Adam was fashioned with ninety-nine calamities surrounding him, if the calamities miss him, he is stricken by decrepitude until he dies."
Narrated by Mutarrif bin 'Abdullah bin Ash-Shikh-khir narrated from his father, from the Prophet (s.a.w), who said:

Context

This hadith reflects on the fragility of human life, stating that a person is surrounded by numerous calamities that could lead to their demise. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes that even if one escapes these calamities, they may still face the inevitable decline of old age. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of being prepared for the end.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their lives and the inevitability of aging and death. It serves as a reminder to prioritize meaningful actions and prepare for the hereafter, fostering a sense of urgency in living a purposeful life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Trust in Divine Plan because it highlights the inevitability of death and the importance of trusting in Allah's plan for each individual's life.

Divine DecreeTrust in Divine Plan

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2218 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Qadar. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Mutarrif bin 'Abdullah bin Ash-Shikh-khir narrated from his father, from the Prophet (s.a.w), who said:.

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