What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3636 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Aishah narrated, saying:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever supplicates against the one who wronged him has triumphed.”"

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 3636 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3636

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 هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ أَبِي حَمْزَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ دَعَا عَلَى مَنْ ظَلَمَهُ فَقَدِ انْتَصَرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي حَمْزَةَ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ تَكَلَّمَ بَعْضُ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ فِي أَبِي حَمْزَةَ مِنْ قِبَلِ حِفْظِهِ وَهُوَ مَيْمُونٌ الأَعْوَرُ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرُّؤَاسِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ أَبِي حَمْزَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever supplicates against the one who wronged him has triumphed.”

Narrated by Aishah narrated, saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that those who supplicate against their oppressors have achieved victory. This teaching highlights the power of prayer and the importance of seeking justice through supplication. It serves as a reminder that Allah hears the cries of the oppressed.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to turn to prayer when facing injustice. By invoking Allah's help, one can find solace and strength in difficult situations, trusting that justice will prevail.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of prayer in seeking justice.

Supplication Good Deeds