What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2938 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by It has been reported from Hisham bin 'Urwah from his father, that 'Aishah said:, states: ""The most loved deed to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was what he could do regularly." (Another chain) with similar meaning."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 2938 in the Book of Chapters on Manners.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2938

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.

وَقَدْ رُوِيَ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ أَحَبُّ الْعَمَلِ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَا دِيمَ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا بِذَلِكَ هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"The most loved deed to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was what he could do regularly." (Another chain) with similar meaning.

Narrated by It has been reported from Hisham bin 'Urwah from his father, that 'Aishah said:

Context

This hadith reveals that the most beloved actions to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are those that are performed consistently. This highlights the value of regularity in good deeds, encouraging believers to maintain their practices over time.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by establishing routines that incorporate acts of worship and kindness. Regular engagement in positive actions fosters spiritual growth and strengthens one's faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intention and Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the significance of consistency in performing good deeds, reflecting the Prophet's preferences.

Intention and Deeds Reward of Deeds

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ذَٰلِكَ ٱلَّذِى يُبَشِّرُ ٱللَّهُ عِبَادَهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ ۗ قُل لَّآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ أَجْرًا إِلَّا ٱلْمَوَدَّةَ فِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ ۗ وَمَن يَقْتَرِفْ حَسَنَةًۭ نَّزِدْ لَهُۥ فِيهَا حُسْنًا ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌۭ شَكُورٌ

It is that of which Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for this message any payment [but] only good will through kinship." And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him good therein. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.

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Maryam (Mary)

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وَكَانَ يَأْمُرُ أَهْلَهُۥ بِٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَٱلزَّكَوٰةِ وَكَانَ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦ مَرْضِيًّۭا

And he used to enjoin on his people prayer and zakah and was to his Lord pleasing.

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ سَيَجْعَلُ لَهُمُ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ وُدًّۭا

Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection.

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Al-Fath (The Victory)

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That you [people] may believe in Allah and His Messenger and honor him and respect the Prophet and exalt Allah morning and afternoon.

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Ar-Rahmaan (The Beneficent)

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This hadith is #2938 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Manners. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It has been reported from Hisham bin 'Urwah from his father, that 'Aishah said:.

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