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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2482

Chapters On Zuhd
Hasan

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، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ بْنِ خُنَيْسٍ الْمَكِّيُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَعِيدَ بْنَ حَسَّانَ الْمَخْزُومِيَّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَتْنِي أُمُّ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ صَفِيَّةَ بِنْتِ شَيْبَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ حَبِيبَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ كُلُّ كَلاَمِ ابْنِ آدَمَ عَلَيْهِ لاَ لَهُ إِلاَّ أَمْرٌ بِمَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ نَهْىٌ عَنْ مُنْكَرٍ أَوْ ذِكْرُ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ بْنِ خُنَيْسٍ ‏.‏
"The son of Adam's speech is against him not for him, except for commanding good, or forbidding evil, or remembrance of Allah."
Narrated by Umm Habibah, the wife of the Prophet (s.a.w), narrated from the Prophet (s.a.w) who said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the importance of speech and its consequences. He states that the words of the son of Adam are against him unless they pertain to enjoining good, forbidding evil, or remembering Allah. This underscores the responsibility that comes with communication.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can guide individuals to use their words wisely, focusing on promoting good and avoiding harmful speech. It encourages mindfulness in conversations, fostering a culture of positivity and support.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil because it emphasizes the significance of using speech for positive purposes and the moral responsibility associated with communication.

Good DeedsEnjoining Good & Forbidding Evil

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2482 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Umm Habibah, the wife of the Prophet (s.a.w), narrated from the Prophet (s.a.w) who said:.

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