Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3192

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى الصَّنْعَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَدِيُّ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، وَعَطَاءُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، ذَكَرَ أَحَدُهُمَا عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ ذَكَرَ ‏ "‏ أَنَّ جِبْرِيلَ صلى الله عليه وسلم جَعَلَ يَدُسُّ فِي فِي فِرْعَوْنَ الطِّينَ خَشْيَةَ أَنْ يَقُولَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ فَيَرْحَمَهُ اللَّهُ أَوْ خَشْيَةَ أَنْ يَرْحَمَهُ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏
"'Adi bin Thabit and 'Ata bin As-Sa'ib informed me, from Sa'eed bin Jubair, from Ibn 'Abbas - and one of them mentioned that it was from the Prophet (ﷺ) - that he mentioned that Jibra'il began shoving clay in the mouth of Fir'awn out of fear that he would say La Ilaha Illallah and Allah would have mercy upon him - or fearing that Allah would have mercy upon him."
Narrated by Narrated Shu'bah:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas narrates a significant event involving the angel Jibra'il (Gabriel) and Fir'awn (Pharaoh). Jibra'il was concerned that Fir'awn might utter the declaration of faith, 'La Ilaha Illallah' (There is no god but Allah), which could lead to his mercy from Allah. This highlights the gravity of Fir'awn's disbelief and the lengths to which divine intervention might go to prevent a potential repentance from him.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of sincerity in faith and the dangers of arrogance in disbelief. In our daily lives, we should strive to recognize the signs of faith and humility, ensuring that we do not let pride prevent us from seeking forgiveness and understanding the truth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Divine Retribution because it illustrates the role of Jibra'il in preventing Fir'awn from potentially repenting and receiving mercy, emphasizing the consequences of persistent disbelief.

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This hadith is #3192 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Shu'bah:.

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