What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3626 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“If the believer knew what is with Allah of punishment, none would hope for Paradise, and if the disbeliever knew what is with Allah of mercy, none would despair of (attaining) Paradise.”"

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 3626 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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْ يَعْلَمُ الْمُؤْمِنُ مَا عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنَ الْعُقُوبَةِ مَا طَمِعَ فِي الْجَنَّةِ أَحَدٌ وَلَوْ يَعْلَمُ الْكَافِرُ مَا عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنَ الرَّحْمَةِ مَا قَنَطَ مِنَ الْجَنَّةِ أَحَدٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏

“If the believer knew what is with Allah of punishment, none would hope for Paradise, and if the disbeliever knew what is with Allah of mercy, none would despair of (attaining) Paradise.”

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Hurairah conveys a profound message from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding hope and despair. He explains that if believers truly understood the severity of Allah's punishment, they would not hope for Paradise, while disbelievers, if aware of Allah's mercy, would not despair of it. This highlights the balance between fear and hope in faith.

Modern Application

This principle serves as a reminder to maintain a balanced perspective in our spiritual lives. It encourages individuals to cultivate hope while being mindful of accountability, fostering a healthy relationship with faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hope and Divine Mercy because it emphasizes the importance of understanding both the consequences of actions and the boundless mercy of Allah.

Hope Divine Mercy