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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3121

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Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا خَلاَّدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ ثُوَيْرِ بْنِ أَبِي فَاخِتَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَ مَا فِي الْقُرْآنِ آيَةٌ أَحَبُّ إِلَىَّ مِنْ هَذِهِ الآيَةِ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يَغْفِرُ أَنْ يُشْرَكَ بِهِ وَيَغْفِرُ مَا دُونَ ذَلِكَ لِمَنْ يَشَاءُ ‏)‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو فَاخِتَةَ اسْمُهُ سَعِيدُ بْنُ عِلاَقَةَ وَثُوَيْرٌ يُكْنَى أَبَا جَهْمٍ وَهُوَ رَجُلٌ كُوفِيٌّ مِنَ التَّابِعِينَ وَقَدْ سَمِعَ مِنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ وَابْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ ‏.‏ وَابْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ كَانَ يَغْمِزُهُ قَلِيلاً ‏.‏
from his father that 'Ali bin Abi Talib said: "There is no Ayah in the Qur'an more beloved to me than this Ayah: Verily Allah forgives not associating others with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whomever He wills (4:116)."
Narrated by Narrated Thuwair - Ibn Abi Fakhitah:

Context

In this hadith, Ali ibn Abi Talib expresses his profound appreciation for a specific verse from the Qur'an that highlights Allah's mercy. The verse emphasizes that while associating partners with Allah is unforgivable, He may forgive lesser sins for whom He wills. This illustrates the depth of Allah's mercy and the importance of sincere faith.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to seek forgiveness and to have hope in Allah's mercy, regardless of their past actions. It serves as a reminder that striving for improvement and sincerity in faith can lead to forgiveness and spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Forgiveness because it emphasizes the concept of Allah's mercy and His willingness to forgive sins that are less than associating partners with Him.

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #3121 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Thuwair - Ibn Abi Fakhitah:.

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