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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2384

Chapters On Zuhd
Da'if

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزُ بْنُ حَكِيمٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّي، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ وَيْلٌ لِلَّذِي يُحَدِّثُ بِالْحَدِيثِ لِيُضْحِكَ بِهِ الْقَوْمَ فَيَكْذِبُ وَيْلٌ لَهُ وَيْلٌ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏
"Woe to the one who talks about something to make the people laugh, in which he lies. Woe to him! Woe to him!"
Narrated by Bahz bin Hakim narrated from his father, from his grandfather that Prophet (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the dangers of lying for amusement. He emphasizes the seriousness of dishonesty, particularly when it is used to entertain others, highlighting the ethical implications of such behavior.

Modern Application

This principle serves as a reminder to be truthful in our speech, even in casual conversations. It encourages individuals to avoid spreading falsehoods for humor, promoting a culture of honesty and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Mockery because it addresses the ethical concerns surrounding dishonesty and the consequences of using lies for entertainment.

Mockery

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2384 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Bahz bin Hakim narrated from his father, from his grandfather that Prophet (s.a.w) said:.

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