Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2246

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 مُعَاوِيَةَ الْجُمَحِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ سِيمِينْ، كُوشْ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ تَكُونُ فِتْنَةٌ تَسْتَنْظِفُ الْعَرَبَ قَتْلاَهَا فِي النَّارِ اللِّسَانُ فِيهَا أَشَدُّ مِنَ السَّيْفِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ سَمِعْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ إِسْمَاعِيلَ يَقُولُ لاَ يُعْرَفُ لِزِيَادِ بْنِ سِيمِينَ كُوشْ غَيْرُ هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ رَوَاهُ حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ لَيْثٍ فَرَفَعَهُ وَرَوَاهُ حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ عَنْ لَيْثٍ فَوَقَفَهُ ‏.‏
"There shall be a Fitnah of extermination of the 'Arabs. Its fighters are in the Fire. During it, the tongue is stronger then the sword."
Narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns of a future fitnah (trial) that will lead to destruction among the Arabs, emphasizing the destructive power of the tongue. This hadith serves as a cautionary reminder of the potential harm that words can inflict, urging believers to be mindful of their speech.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, where words can spread rapidly through various media, this hadith highlights the importance of using language responsibly. It encourages individuals to think before they speak and to promote peace rather than conflict.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning because it serves as a caution against the destructive potential of careless speech.

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This hadith is #2246 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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