What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 26 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Purification), narrated by Rabah Bin Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sufyan bin Huwaitib narrated :, states: "the same from his grandmother the daughter of Sa'eed bin Zaid, from her father, from the Prophet."

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 26 in the Book of The Book on Purification.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #26

The Book on Purification

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عِيَاضٍ، عَنْ أَبِي ثِفَالٍ الْمُرِّيِّ، عَنْ رَبَاحِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ بْنِ حُوَيْطِبٍ، عَنْ جَدَّتِهِ بِنْتِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهَا، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

the same from his grandmother the daughter of Sa'eed bin Zaid, from her father, from the Prophet.

Narrated by Rabah Bin Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sufyan bin Huwaitib narrated :

Context

This hadith reflects the transmission of knowledge through generations, as Jabir bin Abdullah narrates a tradition from his grandmother, who learned it from her father. This highlights the importance of preserving and passing down the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ within families and communities.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages families to engage in discussions about religious teachings, ensuring that knowledge is shared and preserved across generations. This fosters a strong sense of identity and belonging within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the lineage of knowledge transmission, emphasizing the importance of authentic sources in Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith