What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3488 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Jabir said:, states: "“The Prophet would not sleep until he reached Tanzil as-Sajdah and Tabarak.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 3488 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Chapters on Supplication

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ يُونُسَ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لاَ يَنَامُ حَتَّى يَقْرَأَ بِتَنْزِيلَ السَّجْدَةِ وَبِتَبَارَكَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَكَذَا رَوَى سُفْيَانُ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ لَيْثٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى زُهَيْرٌ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ قَالَ قُلْتُ لَهُ سَمِعْتَهُ مِنْ جَابِرٍ قَالَ لَمْ أَسْمَعْهُ مِنْ جَابِرٍ إِنَّمَا سَمِعْتُهُ مِنْ صَفْوَانَ أَوِ ابْنِ صَفْوَانَ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى شَبَابَةُ عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ لَيْثٍ ‏.‏

“The Prophet would not sleep until he reached Tanzil as-Sajdah and Tabarak.”

Narrated by Jabir said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would not sleep until he had recited specific chapters from the Quran, namely Tanzil as-Sajdah and Tabarak. This practice highlights the significance the Prophet placed on engaging with the Quran before resting, illustrating his devotion and the importance of spiritual reflection.

Modern Application

This practice can inspire individuals today to incorporate Quranic recitation into their nightly routines. By dedicating time to reflect on the Quran before sleep, one can foster a deeper connection with their faith and find peace at the end of the day.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of reciting the Quran as a form of worship before sleep.

Prayer