Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3431

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أُمَيَّةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَجُلاً، بَدَوِيًّا أَعْرَابِيًّا يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَرْوِيهِ يَقُولُ مَنْ قَرَأَ ‏:‏ ‏(‏والتِّينِ وَالزَّيْتُونِ ‏)‏ فَقَرَأ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ ألََيْسَ اللَّهُ بِأَحْكَمِ الْحَاكِمِينَ ‏)‏ فَلْيَقُلْ بَلَى وَأَنَا عَلَى ذَلِكَ مِنَ الشَّاهِدِينَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ إِنَّمَا يُرْوَى بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ عَنْ هَذَا الأَعْرَابِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَلاَ يُسَمَّى ‏.‏
“I heard a Bedouin man saying: ‘I heard Abu Hurairah saying: “Whoever recited Surat ‘By At-Tim and Az-Zamzam’ Then he recited: ‘Is not Allah the best of judges?’ then let him say: ‘Of course, and I am a witness to that.’”
Narrated by Ismail bin Umayyah said:

Context

In this hadith, a Bedouin man recounts a teaching from Abu Hurairah regarding the recitation of a specific verse from the Quran. The verse emphasizes Allah's supreme authority as the best of judges. The takeaway is the importance of acknowledging Allah's justice and affirming one's belief in it during recitation, which reflects a deep connection to faith and understanding of divine justice.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their beliefs and affirm their faith in Allah's justice during moments of doubt or uncertainty. It serves as a reminder to express confidence in divine wisdom, especially when faced with challenges or injustices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it involves a specific verse from the Quran and conveys a teaching from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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This hadith is #3431 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Ismail bin Umayyah said:.

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