Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2324

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ سَكَنَ الْبَادِيَةَ جَفَا وَمَنِ اتَّبَعَ الصَّيْدَ غَفَلَ وَمَنْ أَتَى أَبْوَابَ السَّلاَطِينِ افْتُتِنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ الثَّوْرِيِّ ‏.‏
"Whoever resides in the deserts, he becomes ignorant, whoever follows game, he becomes heedless, and whoever comes to the door of the Sultan, he will suffer a Fitnah."
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas, that the Prophet(s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the potential negative effects of certain lifestyles. He warns that living in the desert can lead to ignorance, pursuing game can cause heedlessness, and seeking the company of rulers can lead to temptation. The overarching theme is the importance of being mindful of one's environment and associations, as they can influence one's character and faith.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to be cautious about their surroundings and the company they keep. Engaging with positive influences and avoiding harmful environments can help maintain one's values and awareness. It serves as a reminder to choose wisely where we spend our time and with whom we associate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it emphasizes the impact of one's environment and social circles on personal development and faith.

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This hadith is #2324 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas, that the Prophet(s.a.w) said:.

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