Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2910

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّوَارِبِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُثْمَانَ، شَيْخٌ لَهُ عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ ‏ "‏ يَا بُنَىَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ وَعُمَرَ بْنِ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ مِنْ غَيْرِ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو عُثْمَانَ هَذَا شَيْخٌ ثِقَةٌ وَهُوَ الْجَعْدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ وَيُقَالُ ابْنُ دِينَارٍ وَهُوَ بَصْرِيٌّ وَقَدْ رَوَى عَنْهُ يُونُسُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ مِنَ الأَئِمَّةِ ‏.‏
that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to him: "O my little son."
Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses a young boy with affection, referring to him as 'my little son.' This interaction exemplifies the Prophet's gentle and respectful manner of communication, especially towards children. It reflects the importance of nurturing relationships and the role of kindness in teaching and guiding the younger generation.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this hadith encourages adults to communicate with children in a loving and respectful manner. It reminds us that our words can greatly influence the development and confidence of young individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it showcases the Prophet's gentle approach in addressing children, promoting kindness and respect in interactions.

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This hadith is #2910 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Manners. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.

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