Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2437
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith highlights a moment during prayer when some of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), known as Ashab As-suffah, fainted due to hunger. Observers mistakenly thought they were mad, but the Prophet (ﷺ) reassured them that if they understood the rewards awaiting them from Allah, they would welcome even more hardship. This emphasizes the importance of faith and the value of spiritual over material concerns.
Modern Application
In today's world, many people experience anxiety and stress related to financial struggles. This hadith reminds us that spiritual fulfillment and connection to God can provide solace and strength, encouraging individuals to focus on their faith and community support during difficult times.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Patience and Community because it illustrates the strength found in faith during hardship and the importance of supporting one another in times of need.
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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi
This hadith is #2437 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Fadalah bin 'Ubaid narrated that when the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) would lead the people in Salat some men would collapse among them during the Salat due to hunger – they were among them Ashab As-suffah – such that a Bedouin would say :.