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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2718

Chapters on Knowledge
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ الرَّازِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُعَلَّى، حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي دَاوُدَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَخْبَرَةَ، عَنْ سَخْبَرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ طَلَبَ الْعِلْمَ كَانَ كَفَّارَةً لِمَا مَضَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ ضَعِيفُ الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ أَبُو دَاوُدَ يُضَعَّفُ وَلاَ نَعْرِفُ لِعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَخْبَرَةَ كَبِيِرَ شَيْءٍ وَلاَ لأَبِيهِ وَاسْمُ أَبِي دَاوُدَ نُفَيْعٌ الأَعْمَى تَكَلَّمَ فِيهِ قَتَادَةُ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ ‏.‏
narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge, he is atoning for what has passed (of sins while doing so)."
Narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin Sakhbarah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that seeking knowledge serves as an atonement for past sins. This highlights the value placed on education and personal growth in Islam. It encourages believers to pursue knowledge as a means of spiritual development and redemption.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can inspire individuals to prioritize lifelong learning and self-improvement. By seeking knowledge, one can not only enhance their understanding but also work towards personal growth and forgiveness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Seeking Knowledge because it emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge as a means of atoning for past actions.

Good DeedsSeeking Knowledge

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2718 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Knowledge. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin Sakhbarah:.

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