What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2649 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated a Marfu' narration:, states: ""The molar teeth of the disbeliever will be like Uhud (mountain).""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2649 in the Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire.

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The Book on the Description of Hellfire

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُصْعَبُ بْنُ الْمِقْدَامِ، عَنْ فُضَيْلِ بْنِ غَزْوَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رَفَعَهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ ضِرْسُ الْكَافِرِ مِثْلُ أُحُدٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو حَازِمٍ هُوَ الأَشْجَعِيُّ اسْمُهُ سَلْمَانُ مَوْلَى عَزَّةَ الأَشْجَعِيَّةِ ‏.‏

"The molar teeth of the disbeliever will be like Uhud (mountain)."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated a Marfu' narration:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Hurairah narrates a striking metaphor used by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to illustrate the severity of the punishment for disbelievers. He likens the molar teeth of a disbeliever to the mountain of Uhud, emphasizing the enormity of their suffering in the Hereafter. This serves as a warning about the consequences of disbelief and the importance of faith.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the significance of faith and the consequences of one's choices. In contemporary life, it encourages individuals to reflect on their beliefs and actions, fostering a sense of accountability and the importance of seeking guidance in faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it highlights the severe consequences awaiting disbelievers in the Hereafter.

Day of Judgment Warning