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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2781

Chapters on Seeking Permission
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ اسْتَأْذَنْتُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي دَيْنٍ كَانَ عَلَى أَبِي فَقَالَ ‏"‏ مَنْ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ أَنَا ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَنَا أَنَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ كَأَنَّهُ كَرِهَ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"I sought permission to enter upon the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding a debt my father owed, so he said: 'Who is this?' I said: 'Me.' He said: 'Me, me.'As if he disliked that."
Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

This hadith illustrates a moment when Jabir sought permission to speak with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding a debt owed by his father. The Prophet's response, repeating 'Me, me,' indicates a sense of disapproval towards the casualness of Jabir's introduction. This highlights the importance of respectful communication and the need to seek permission appropriately in interactions.

Modern Application

In modern interactions, whether in professional or personal settings, seeking permission and addressing others with respect fosters better relationships. This principle can be applied in conversations, ensuring that we communicate with consideration and mindfulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Seeking Permission because it emphasizes the importance of proper etiquette and consideration when engaging with others.

Respectful CommunicationSeeking Permission

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2781 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir:.

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