What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2282 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan), narrated by Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:, states: ""The Hour and I were dispatched like these two" - and Abu Dawud(a narrator) indicated with his index and middle fingers- so, how much more(in length) is one then the other."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2282 in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan.

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Chapters On Al-Fitan

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بُعِثْتُ أَنَا وَالسَّاعَةَ كَهَاتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَأَشَارَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ بِالسَّبَّابَةِ وَالْوُسْطَى فَمَا فَضْلُ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الأُخْرَى ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"The Hour and I were dispatched like these two" - and Abu Dawud(a narrator) indicated with his index and middle fingers- so, how much more(in length) is one then the other.

Narrated by Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the closeness of the arrival of the Day of Judgment to the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). By comparing his mission to the proximity of the Hour, it serves as a reminder of the urgency of faith and the need for preparation for the hereafter.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this teaching encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and to prioritize their spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder that life is transient and that one should strive to live righteously.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it warns of the impending reality of the Day of Judgment and the importance of being prepared.

Day of Judgment Warning