Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2376

Chapters On Zuhd
Sahih

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 الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَكْثِرُوا ذِكْرَ هَاذِمِ اللَّذَّاتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الْمَوْتَ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏
"Increase in remembrance of the severer of pleasures." Meaning death.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises his followers to frequently remember death, referring to it as the 'severer of pleasures.' This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of being mindful of one's actions and their consequences in the hereafter.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their mortality and prioritize meaningful actions. It serves as a reminder to live purposefully and to cultivate a sense of accountability for one's deeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Reminder and Reflection because it emphasizes the importance of remembering death and its role in shaping one's actions and priorities.

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This hadith is #2376 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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