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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2828 in the Book of Chapters on Manners.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2828 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by Narrated Abu Miljaz:, states: "that a man sat in the middle of a circle so Hudhaifah said: "Cursed upon the tongue of Muhammad - or - Cursed, by Allah upon the tongue of Muhammad (ﷺ), is he who sits in the middle of a the circle.""

Chapters on Manners

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مِجْلَزٍ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، قَعَدَ وَسْطَ حَلْقَةٍ فَقَالَ حُذَيْفَةُ مَلْعُونٌ عَلَى لِسَانِ مُحَمَّدٍ أَوْ لَعَنَ اللَّهُ عَلَى لِسَانِ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم - مَنْ قَعَدَ وَسْطَ الْحَلْقَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ وَأَبُو مِجْلَزٍ اسْمُهُ لاَحِقُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ ‏.‏

that a man sat in the middle of a circle so Hudhaifah said: "Cursed upon the tongue of Muhammad - or - Cursed, by Allah upon the tongue of Muhammad (ﷺ), is he who sits in the middle of a the circle."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Miljaz:

Context

In this hadith, Hudhaifah recounts the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) strong disapproval of someone sitting in the middle of a gathering circle. This reflects the Prophet's emphasis on respectful communication and the importance of maintaining decorum in social settings. The curse pronounced on such behavior highlights the significance of proper etiquette among friends and community members.

Modern Application

In social gatherings today, being mindful of where one sits can promote a sense of respect and consideration for others. This hadith reminds us to be aware of our surroundings and to engage in respectful communication, fostering harmony in our interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it addresses the importance of proper behavior and decorum in social interactions.

Respectful Communication Prophetic Etiquette