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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2403

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 سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ هَذَا ابْنُ آدَمَ وَهَذَا أَجَلُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ عِنْدَ قَفَاهُ ثُمَّ بَسَطَهَا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ وَثَمَّ أَمَلُهُ وَثَمَّ أَمَلُهُ وَثَمَّ أَمَلُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ ‏.‏
"This is the son of Adam, and this is his life-span." And he placed his hand at the (height of the) nape of his neck, then he extended it (higher) and said:" From there is what is hoped for, from there is what is hoped for."
Narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) illustrates the concept of human mortality by demonstrating the span of a person's life. He uses a physical gesture to signify the limited time one has to achieve their goals, emphasizing the transient nature of life.

Modern Application

This serves as a reminder for individuals to make the most of their time, focusing on meaningful pursuits and spiritual growth while being aware of life's impermanence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Human Mortality and Life as Test because it reflects on the finite nature of life and the importance of utilizing it wisely.

Human MortalityLife as Test

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2403 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:.

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