What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2793 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: ""When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would give the Salam he would do so three times, and when he would say a statement, he would say it three times.""

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 2793 in the Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission.

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Chapters on Seeking Permission

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ثُمَامَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا سَلَّمَ سَلَّمَ ثَلاَثًا وَإِذَا تَكَلَّمَ بِكَلِمَةٍ أَعَادَهَا ثَلاَثًا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would give the Salam he would do so three times, and when he would say a statement, he would say it three times."

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often repeat his greetings and statements three times. This practice not only emphasizes the importance of clear communication but also reflects the Prophet's commitment to ensuring that his words were understood and appreciated by those around him.

Modern Application

In today's interactions, repeating greetings or important messages can enhance understanding and foster a sense of warmth in communication. This practice can be particularly valuable in diverse settings where clarity is essential.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's method of ensuring effective communication and respect in social interactions.

Respectful Greetings Prophetic Etiquette