Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2224

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 إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُنْذِرِ الْبَاهِلِيُّ الصَّنْعَانِيُّ، قال: حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ، قال: حَدَّثَنَا حَيْوَةُ بْنُ شُرَيْحٍ، قال: حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو هَانِئٍ الْخَوْلاَنِيُّ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيَّ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَمْرٍو، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ قَدَّرَ اللَّهُ الْمَقَادِيرَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَخْلُقَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ بِخَمْسِينَ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏
"Allah decreed the measures fifty-thousand years before He created the Heavens and the earth."
Narrated by Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

This hadith reveals a profound aspect of Islamic belief regarding divine decree. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that Allah predetermined all measures fifty thousand years before the creation of the heavens and the earth. This emphasizes the omniscience and omnipotence of Allah, reassuring believers that everything occurs according to a divine plan.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can help individuals find solace in the face of uncertainty or adversity. Understanding that events unfold according to a divine decree can foster patience and acceptance, encouraging people to trust in Allah's wisdom and timing.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Decree because it discusses Allah's preordained measures, emphasizing His control over all events leading to the Day of Judgment.

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This hadith is #2224 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Qadar. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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