What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2513 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 Samurah narrated the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w)said:, states: ""Indeed there is a Hawd for every Prophet, and indeed they compete to see which of them has the most arriving at it. Indeed I hope that mine will be the one with the most arrival.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2513 in the Book of Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'.

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

Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ نِيزَكَ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكَّارٍ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ بَشِيرٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِكُلِّ نَبِيٍّ حَوْضًا وَإِنَّهُمْ يَتَبَاهَوْنَ أَيُّهُمْ أَكْثَرُ وَارِدَةً وَإِنِّي أَرْجُو أَنْ أَكُونَ أَكْثَرَهُمْ وَارِدَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَى الأَشْعَثُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُرْسَلاً وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ عَنْ سَمُرَةَ وَهُوَ أَصَحُّ ‏.‏

"Indeed there is a Hawd for every Prophet, and indeed they compete to see which of them has the most arriving at it. Indeed I hope that mine will be the one with the most arrival."

Narrated by Samurah narrated the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w)said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the Hawd, a pool that every Prophet will have, and expresses his hope to have the most followers arriving at his Hawd. This reflects the significance of the Prophets' roles and their connection to their communities, emphasizing the importance of guidance and support in faith. The takeaway is a reminder of the collective striving towards righteousness and the hope for a large following in the afterlife.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to actively engage in their communities and support one another in their spiritual journeys. By fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose, believers can work together towards achieving a greater good, ultimately aiming for a positive impact in their lives and the lives of others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Paradise because it discusses the unique status of Prophets and their connection to their followers in the afterlife.

Prophets Paradise