What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3430 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Tafsir), narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated from Malik bin Sa’sa’ah – a man among his people – that :, states: "the Prophet of Allah said: “While I was at the House, between sleeping and being awake, I heard someone saying: “The one in the middle of the three.’ I was brought a vessel of gold containing Zamzam w…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3430 in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir.

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Hasan

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 بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ صَعْصَعَةَ، رَجُلٌ مِنْ قَوْمِهِ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ بَيْنَمَا أَنَا عِنْدَ الْبَيْتِ بَيْنَ النَّائِمِ وَالْيَقْظَانِ إِذْ سَمِعْتُ قَائِلاً يَقُولُ أَحَدٌ بَيْنَ الثَّلاَثَةِ فَأُتِيتُ بِطَسْتٍ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ فِيهَا مَاءُ زَمْزَمَ فَشَرَحَ صَدْرِي إِلَى كَذَا وَكَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ قَتَادَةُ قُلْتُ يَعْنِي قُلْتُ لأَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ مَا يَعْنِي قَالَ ‏"‏ إِلَى أَسْفَلِ بَطْنِي فَاسْتُخْرِجَ قَلْبِي فَغُسِلَ قَلْبِي بِمَاءِ زَمْزَمَ ثُمَّ أُعِيدَ مَكَانَهُ ثُمَّ حُشِيَ إِيمَانًا وَحِكْمَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْحَدِيثِ قِصَّةٌ طَوِيلَةٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ هِشَامٌ الدَّسْتَوَائِيُّ وَهَمَّامٌ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ ‏.‏ وَفِيهِ عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ ‏.‏

the Prophet of Allah said: “While I was at the House, between sleeping and being awake, I heard someone saying: “The one in the middle of the three.’ I was brought a vessel of gold containing Zamzam water, so my chest was split, to here.’” – Qatadah said: “I said to Anas: ‘What does that mean?’ He said: ‘To the lowest part of his stomach.’” – He said: “So my heart was removed, and washed with Zamzam water, then returned to its placed. Then I was filled with Faith and wisdom.”There is a long story with this Hadith.

Narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated from Malik bin Sa’sa’ah – a man among his people – that :

Context

This hadith describes a profound spiritual experience of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while he was near the Kaaba. In a state between sleep and wakefulness, he hears a voice and is brought a vessel of gold containing Zamzam water. His chest is opened, his heart is washed with the water, and then returned, filled with faith and wisdom. This event signifies a miraculous moment in the Prophet's life, enhancing his spiritual capacity.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith reminds us of the importance of spiritual purification and seeking knowledge. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) was filled with faith and wisdom, we too can strive to enrich our hearts and minds through learning and self-reflection, especially in moments of contemplation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Experience because it illustrates a miraculous event in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that enhances his spiritual state.

Miracles Prophetic Experience