Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3221

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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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ الزَّعَافِرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي قَوْلِهِ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ عَسَى أَنْ يَبْعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا ‏)‏ سُئِلَ عَنْهَا قَالَ ‏"‏ هِيَ الشَّفَاعَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏ وَدَاوُدُ الزَّعَافِرِيُّ هُوَ دَاوُدُ الأَوْدِيُّ ابْنُ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ وَهُوَ عَمُّ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ إِدْرِيسَ ‏.‏
regarding Allah's saying: "It may be that your Lord will raise you to a praised station (17:79)" that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about it and he said: "It is the intercession."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that when asked about the verse regarding a 'praised station,' the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clarified that it refers to intercession. This hadith emphasizes the significance of intercession in the afterlife, illustrating the roles that prophets and righteous individuals may play in advocating for others before Allah.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages believers to seek intercession through prayers and good deeds, fostering a sense of hope and reliance on Allah's mercy. It also highlights the importance of community and supporting one another in faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Reward because it discusses the concept of intercession, which is a form of divine favor granted to believers.

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This hadith is #3221 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:.

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