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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2923

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 أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي غَنِيَّةَ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ زِرٍّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنَ الشِّعْرِ حِكْمَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ إِنَّمَا رَفَعَهُ أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي غَنِيَّةَ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى غَيْرُهُ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي غَنِيَّةَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ مَوْقُوفًا ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ مِنْ غَيْرِ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ وَابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ وَعَائِشَةَ وَبُرَيْدَةَ وَكَثِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ جَدِّهِ ‏.‏
that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Indeed some poetry is wisdom"
Narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledges that some poetry contains wisdom, indicating the value of artistic expression in conveying profound truths. This statement encourages appreciation for the arts as a means of reflection and understanding.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith highlights the importance of literature and poetry in sharing wisdom and insights. It encourages individuals to engage with artistic expressions that provoke thought and inspire positive change.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom and Knowledge because it recognizes the insightful nature of poetry as a form of conveying wisdom.

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2923 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Manners. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah:.

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