What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2499 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'), narrated by "Abu Hurairah narrated:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) recited: That Day it will declare its information. And said: 'Do you know what its information is?' they said: 'Allah and His Messenger know best.' He said: 'Indeed its…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2499 in the Book of Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2499

Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'

Sahih

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، أَخْبَرَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَرَأَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلمْ ‏(‏يَوْمَئِذٍ تُحَدِّثُ أَخْبَارَهَا ‏)‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَتَدْرُونَ مَا أَخْبَارُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَعْلَمُ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَإِنَّ أَخْبَارَهَا أَنْ تَشْهَدَ عَلَى كُلِّ عَبْدٍ أَوْ أَمَةٍ بِمَا عَمِلَ عَلَى ظَهْرِهَا أَنْ تَقُولَ عَمِلَ كَذَا وَكَذَا يَوْمَ كَذَا وَكَذَا قَالَ فَهَذِهِ أَخْبَارُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) recited: That Day it will declare its information. And said: 'Do you know what its information is?' they said: 'Allah and His Messenger know best.' He said: 'Indeed its information is that it will testify against every servant, male and female, It will say that he did such and such, on such and such a day.' He said: 'With this it shall be ordered.'" This Hadith is Hasan Gharib.

Narrated by "Abu Hurairah narrated:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains that the earth will testify on the Day of Judgment about every action performed upon it. This profound statement serves as a reminder of accountability and the importance of our deeds in this life.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to reflect on their actions daily, knowing they will be held accountable. It can inspire people to engage in positive actions and avoid wrongdoing, fostering a sense of moral responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Record of Deeds because it highlights the concept of accountability for one's actions as recorded by the earth.

Day of Judgment Record of Deeds