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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3321

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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 عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَبَّانُ بْنُ هِلاَلٍ، وَسُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَحَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ شَهْرِ بْنِ حَوْشَبٍ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ ‏:‏ ‏(‏يا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَى أَنْفُسِهِمْ لاَ تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ‏)‏ وَلاَ يُبَالِي ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ثَابِتٍ عَنْ شَهْرِ بْنِ حَوْشَبٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَشَهْرُ بْنُ حَوْشَبٍ يَرْوِي عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ الأَنْصَارِيَّةِ وَأُمُّ سَلَمَةَ الأَنْصَارِيَّةُ هِيَ أَسْمَاءُ بِنْتُ يَزِيدَ ‏.‏
"I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reciting: 'Say: "O My slaves who have transgressed against themselves! Despair not of the mercy of Allah, verily, Allah forgives all sins and I do not mind (referring to 39:53)."
Narrated by Narrated Asma bint Yazid:

Context

In this hadith, Asma bint Yazid narrates that she heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reciting a verse that conveys a powerful message of hope and forgiveness. The verse addresses those who have wronged themselves, urging them not to despair of Allah's mercy. This highlights the theme of repentance and the boundless nature of divine forgiveness, reassuring believers that no sin is too great to be forgiven.

Modern Application

In today's world, many individuals struggle with feelings of guilt or shame over past actions. This hadith serves as a reminder that seeking forgiveness is always possible, encouraging people to turn back to Allah with sincerity and hope. It promotes the idea of self-reflection and the importance of not losing faith in divine mercy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance and Divine Mercy because it emphasizes the importance of turning back to Allah and reassures believers that His mercy encompasses all sins.

RepentanceDivine Mercy

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #3321 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Asma bint Yazid:.

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