Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3355

Chapters on Tafsir
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 الْفَضْلُ بْنُ سَهْلٍ الأَعْرَجُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ سَلاَّمِ بْنِ أَبِي مُطِيعٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ بْنِ جُنْدَبٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْحَسَبُ الْمَالُ وَالْكَرَمُ التَّقْوَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ سَمُرَةَ ‏.‏ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ سَلاَّمِ بْنِ أَبِي مُطِيعٍ وَهُوَ ثِقَةٌ ‏.‏
from Samurah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Al-Hasab is wealth and Al-Karam is Taqwa."
Narrated by Narrated Al-Hasan:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys a profound message about the true measure of a person's worth. He states that lineage and wealth are not the true indicators of status; rather, it is one's piety (Taqwa) that holds value. This challenges societal norms and emphasizes the importance of character over material possessions.

Modern Application

In today's society, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize personal integrity and piety over wealth and status. It encourages individuals to cultivate their character and spiritual values, fostering a more equitable community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wealth because it emphasizes that true nobility and worth are determined by one's piety rather than material wealth.

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This hadith is #3355 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Al-Hasan:.

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