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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 2928 in the Book of Chapters on Manners.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2928

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2928 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by Narrated Al-Miqdam bin Shuraih:, states: "from his father, that 'Aishah was asked: "Did the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say any poetry?" She said: "He would say parables with the poetry of Ibn Rawahah, saying: 'News shall come to you from where you d…"

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنِ الْمِقْدَامِ بْنِ شُرَيْحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَ قِيلَ لَهَا هَلْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَمَثَّلُ بِشَيْءٍ مِنَ الشِّعْرِ قَالَتْ كَانَ يَتَمَثَّلُ بِشِعْرِ ابْنِ رَوَاحَةَ وَيَتَمَثَّلُ وَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ وَيَأْتِيكَ بِالأَخْبَارِ مَنْ لَمْ تُزَوِّدِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

from his father, that 'Aishah was asked: "Did the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say any poetry?" She said: "He would say parables with the poetry of Ibn Rawahah, saying: 'News shall come to you from where you did not expect it.'"

Narrated by Narrated Al-Miqdam bin Shuraih:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah is asked about the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ use of poetry. She mentions that he would recite lines from the poetry of Ibn Rawahah, particularly a line that speaks about receiving unexpected news. This reflects the Prophet's ﷺ appreciation for eloquence and the use of poetic expressions to convey deeper meanings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the use of poetry and literature can serve as a powerful means of communication. People can use poetic expressions to share insights and wisdom, fostering connections and understanding in various contexts, such as social media or community events.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Example and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ engagement with poetry and his use of it to convey significant messages.

Prophetic Example Prophetic Teachings