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

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3465 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3465 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Jabir narrated that :, states: "the Messenger of Allah said: “There is none who utters a supplication, except that Allah gives him what he asked, or prevents evil from him that is equal to it – as long as he does not supplicate for…"

Chapters on Supplication

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ أَحَدٍ يَدْعُو بِدُعَاءٍ إِلاَّ آتَاهُ اللَّهُ مَا سَأَلَ أَوْ كَفَّ عَنْهُ مِنَ السُّوءِ مِثْلَهُ مَا لَمْ يَدْعُ بِإِثْمٍ أَوْ قَطِيعَةِ رَحِمٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ وَعُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah said: “There is none who utters a supplication, except that Allah gives him what he asked, or prevents evil from him that is equal to it – as long as he does not supplicate for something evil, or the cutting of ties of the womb.”

Narrated by Jabir narrated that :

Context

In this narration, Umar bin Al-Khattab expresses gratitude for the new garment he received and mentions the importance of charity. He recalls the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teaching that wearing new clothes and giving away old ones in charity brings one under Allah's protection. This highlights the significance of gratitude and generosity in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages Muslims to express gratitude for their blessings and share with those in need. Acts of charity not only benefit the recipients but also foster a sense of community and support.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it emphasizes the significance of gratitude for clothing and the act of giving to those in need.

Supplication