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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2391

Chapters On Zuhd

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 حَاتِمٍ الْمُكْتِبُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ ثَابِتِ بْنِ ثَوْبَانَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَطَاءَ بْنَ قُرَّةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ ضَمْرَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ أَلاَ إِنَّ الدُّنْيَا مَلْعُونَةٌ مَلْعُونٌ مَا فِيهَا إِلاَّ ذِكْرَ اللَّهِ وَمَا وَالاَهُ وَعَالِمًا أَوْ مُتَعَلِّمًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏
"Lo! Indeed the world is cursed. What is in it is cursed, except for remembrance of Allah, what is conducive to that, the knowledgeable person and the learning person."
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declares that the worldly life is cursed, except for certain pursuits such as the remembrance of Allah and the acquisition of knowledge. This teaching highlights the transient nature of worldly affairs and the importance of focusing on spiritual and intellectual growth.

Modern Application

In a world filled with distractions, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual practices and the pursuit of knowledge. It encourages individuals to engage in activities that bring them closer to Allah and contribute positively to their personal development.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Worldly Life and Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) because it contrasts the transient nature of worldly pursuits with the enduring value of spiritual and intellectual endeavors.

Worldly LifeRemembrance of Allah (Dhikr)

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2391 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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