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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2230 in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2230 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:, states: ""Whoever points a piece of iron at his brother, the angels curse him.""

Chapters On Al-Fitan

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ الْعَطَّارُ الْهَاشِمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مَحْبُوبُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مَنْ أَشَارَ عَلَى أَخِيهِ بِحَدِيدَةٍ لَعَنَتْهُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ وَعَائِشَةَ وَجَابِرٍ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ يُسْتَغْرَبُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ ‏.‏ وَرَوَاهُ أَيُّوبُ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَرْفَعْهُ وَزَادَ فِيهِ ‏"‏ وَإِنْ كَانَ أَخَاهُ لأَبِيهِ وَأُمِّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَأَخْبَرَنَا بِذَلِكَ قُتَيْبَةُ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ عَنْ أَيُّوبَ بِهَذَا ‏.‏

"Whoever points a piece of iron at his brother, the angels curse him."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the act of pointing a weapon at a fellow believer. This warning emphasizes the seriousness of hostility and aggression among individuals, highlighting that even a mere gesture of violence can invoke the curse of angels. The takeaway is a reminder to maintain peace and avoid any actions that may lead to harm or conflict with others.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder to avoid any form of aggression or hostility towards others, whether in personal disputes or broader social interactions. It encourages individuals to foster a culture of respect and understanding, steering clear of actions that could escalate into violence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning because it cautions against the severe consequences of aggressive actions towards others.

Warning