What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3524 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Ar-Rabi` bin Al-Bara’ bin `Azib reported from, his father:, states: "That whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) would return from a trip, he would say: “(We are) Returning, repenting, worshipping, and to our Lord directing the praise (Ā’ibūna tā’būna `ābidūna lirabbinā ḥāmidūn).”"

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 3524 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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الرَّبِيعَ بْنَ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا قَدِمَ مِنْ سَفَرٍ قَالَ ‏ "‏ آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى الثَّوْرِيُّ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ عَنِ الرَّبِيعِ بْنِ الْبَرَاءِ وَرِوَايَةُ شُعْبَةَ أَصَحُّ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ وَأَنَسٍ وَجَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏

That whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) would return from a trip, he would say: “(We are) Returning, repenting, worshipping, and to our Lord directing the praise (Ā’ibūna tā’būna `ābidūna lirabbinā ḥāmidūn).”

Narrated by Ar-Rabi` bin Al-Bara’ bin `Azib reported from, his father:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would express gratitude upon returning from a journey by saying, 'Returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord.' This practice emphasizes the importance of gratitude and reflection after travel, acknowledging the blessings of safe return and the opportunity for worship.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to cultivate a habit of gratitude and mindfulness, especially after significant events like travel. Taking a moment to reflect and express thanks can enhance one's spiritual well-being and strengthen their connection to Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude because it emphasizes the importance of expressing thanks to Allah for His blessings, particularly after returning from a journey.

Gratitude