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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2506

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ شَفَاعَتِي لأَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ مِنْ أُمَّتِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ فَقَالَ لِي جَابِرٌ يَا مُحَمَّدُ مَنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ فَمَا لَهُ وَلِلشَّفَاعَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ يُسْتَغْرَبُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: 'My intercession is for the people who comitted major sins in my Ummah.'" Muhammad bin 'Ali said: "Jabir said to me: 'O Muhammad! Whoever is not among the people of major sins, then there is no need in the intercession for him.'"
Narrated by Ja'far bin Muhammad narrated from his father, from Jabir bin 'Abdullah who said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about his intercession for those among his followers who have committed major sins. This statement underscores the mercy of Allah and the possibility of redemption for those who have erred, reinforcing the importance of seeking forgiveness.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals today to seek forgiveness and strive for improvement, knowing that mistakes do not define them. It fosters a culture of compassion and understanding, reminding us that everyone is capable of change.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intercession (Shafa'ah) and Major Sins because it directly addresses the concept of intercession for those who have committed significant wrongdoings.

Intercession (Shafa'ah)Major Sins

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This hadith is #2506 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ja'far bin Muhammad narrated from his father, from Jabir bin 'Abdullah who said:.

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