Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2522 in the Book of Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2522 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 Hanzalah Al-Usaiyyidi narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:, states: ""If you would (always) be as you are with me, then the angels would shade you with their wings." Other chains report similar narrations."

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 عَبَّاسٌ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، حَدَّثَنَا عِمْرَانُ الْقَطَّانُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الشِّخِّيرِ، عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ الأُسَيْدِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَوْ أَنَّكُمْ تَكُونُونَ كَمَا تَكُونُونَ عِنْدِي لأَظَلَّتْكُمُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ بِأَجْنِحَتِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ مِنْ غَيْرِ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ الأُسَيْدِيِّ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏

"If you would (always) be as you are with me, then the angels would shade you with their wings." Other chains report similar narrations.

Narrated by Hanzalah Al-Usaiyyidi narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses the profound spiritual benefits of maintaining a strong connection with him. He indicates that if believers were to embody the same devotion and sincerity they exhibit in his presence, they would be blessed by the angels. This highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and striving for a higher state of faith.

Modern Application

Today, this teaching encourages individuals to cultivate sincerity in their worship and interactions. By striving to maintain a strong connection with their faith, believers can experience spiritual growth and divine blessings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Spiritual Growth because it emphasizes the significance of sincere worship and the spiritual elevation that comes from it.

Good Deeds Spiritual Growth