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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3054 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Tafsir), narrated by Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim:, states: ""When 'Until the white (light) thread of dawn appears distinct to you from the black thread (of night)' was revealed, the Prophet (ﷺ) said to me: 'That only refers to the whiteness of the day from the…"

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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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا حُصَيْنٌ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَدِيُّ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، قَالَ لَمَّا نَزَلَتْ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ حَتَّى يَتَبَيَّنَ لَكُمُ الْخَيْطُ الأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الْخَيْطِ الأَسْوَدِ مِنَ الْفَجْرِ ‏)‏ قَالَ لِي النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنَّمَا ذَاكَ بَيَاضُ النَّهَارِ مِنْ سَوَادِ اللَّيْلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مُجَالِدٌ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

"When 'Until the white (light) thread of dawn appears distinct to you from the black thread (of night)' was revealed, the Prophet (ﷺ) said to me: 'That only refers to the whiteness of the day from the blackness of the night.'"

Narrated by Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim:

Context

This hadith explains the revelation regarding the distinction between day and night during fasting. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clarified that the 'white thread' refers to the light of day, while the 'black thread' refers to the darkness of night. This guidance is essential for Muslims observing fasts, particularly during Ramadan.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a practical reminder for those observing fasts to be mindful of the time for suhoor and iftar. It encourages clarity and understanding in fulfilling religious obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting because it provides essential guidance on the practice of fasting in Islam.

Fasting