What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2918 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:, states: "that the Prophet (ﷺ) would change abhorrent names.""

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2918

Chapters on Manners

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ الْبَصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْمُقَدَّمِيُّ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُغَيِّرُ الاِسْمَ الْقَبِيحَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ وَرُبَّمَا قَالَ عُمَرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُرْسَلٌ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ‏.‏

that the Prophet (ﷺ) would change abhorrent names."

Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

In this hadith, it is mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would change names that were considered unpleasant or abhorrent. This reflects his sensitivity to the feelings of individuals and the importance of names in shaping identity and perception within the community.

Modern Application

In modern society, being mindful of the names we give to others can foster a more inclusive and respectful environment. Changing a name that carries negative connotations can positively impact a person's self-esteem and social interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Etiquette of Naming because it illustrates the Prophet's consideration for the significance of names.

Prophetic Conduct Etiquette of Naming

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[Hud] said, "Already have defilement and anger fallen upon you from your Lord. Do you dispute with me concerning [mere] names you have named them, you and your fathers, for which Allah has not sent down any authority? Then wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait."

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And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.

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And among them are those who abuse the Prophet and say, "He is an ear." Say, "[It is] an ear of goodness for you that believes in Allah and believes the believers and [is] a mercy to those who believe among you." And those who abuse the Messenger of Allah - for them is a painful punishment.

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This hadith is #2918 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Manners. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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