What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2650 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire), narrated by Ibn 'Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:, states: "'Indeed the disbeliever's tongue will be stretched a Farsakh or two Farsakh, such that the people will walk upon it.""

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.

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 2650 in the Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2650

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 هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنِ الْفَضْلِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْمُخَارِقِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْكَافِرَ لَيُسْحَبُ لِسَانُهُ الْفَرْسَخَ وَالْفَرْسَخَيْنِ يَتَوَطَّؤُهُ النَّاسُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ إِنَّمَا نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَالْفَضْلُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ هُوَ كُوفِيٌّ قَدْ رَوَى عَنْهُ غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ مِنَ الأَئِمَّةِ وَأَبُو الْمُخَارِقِ لَيْسَ بِمَعْرُوفٍ ‏.‏

'Indeed the disbeliever's tongue will be stretched a Farsakh or two Farsakh, such that the people will walk upon it."

Narrated by Ibn 'Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

This hadith presents a vivid image of the punishment awaiting disbelievers on the Day of Judgment, where their tongues will be stretched significantly. It serves as a warning about the consequences of disbelief and the importance of faith. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used this metaphor to instill a sense of accountability and the gravity of one's words and actions in this life.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can remind individuals of the weight of their words and the importance of speaking truthfully. It encourages people to reflect on their beliefs and the impact of their speech on their spiritual journey.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it describes the severe consequences for disbelievers on the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the importance of faith and accountability.

Day of Judgment Warning