What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2594 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on the description of Paradise), narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:, states: ""In Paradise there is a tree, a rider will travel in its shade for a hundred years without reaching an end." He said: "And that is the extended shade.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 2594 in the Book of Chapters on the description of Paradise.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2594

Chapters on the description of Paradise

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّاسٌ الدُّورِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ شَيْبَانَ، عَنْ فِرَاسٍ، عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ فِي الْجَنَّةِ شَجَرَةٌ يَسِيرُ الرَّاكِبُ فِي ظِلِّهَا مِائَةَ عَامٍ لاَ يَقْطَعُهَا وَقَالَ ذَلِكَ الظِّلُّ الْمَمْدُودُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ ‏.‏

"In Paradise there is a tree, a rider will travel in its shade for a hundred years without reaching an end." He said: "And that is the extended shade."

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a magnificent tree in Paradise, under which a rider can travel for a hundred years without reaching its end. This imagery emphasizes the vastness and beauty of Paradise, illustrating the eternal rewards awaiting the faithful. The takeaway is a reminder of the immense blessings that await believers in the afterlife.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on the rewards of faith and good deeds. In daily life, it can inspire people to strive for righteousness, knowing that their efforts may lead to unimaginable rewards in the hereafter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the eternal rewards in Paradise for the faithful, emphasizing the significance of good deeds in achieving such rewards.

Paradise Reward of Deeds