Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2571

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَمْرٍو الْمُعَافِرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ صَمَتَ نَجَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ لَهِيعَةَ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيُّ هُوَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ ‏.‏
"Whoever is silent, he is saved."
Narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

The statement 'Whoever is silent, he is saved' from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) serves as a reminder of the value of restraint and the potential dangers of excessive speech. This hadith suggests that silence can be a protective measure against unnecessary conflict and miscommunication, encouraging individuals to think before they speak.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied in various situations, such as during disagreements or discussions where emotions may run high. Practicing silence can lead to better understanding and resolution, promoting peace in interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it highlights the importance of thoughtful communication and the benefits of restraint in speech.

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This hadith is #2571 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 Hasan and narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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