What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3666 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by [Safwan bin Sulaim said:, states: "“No angel has risen from the earth until he said: ‘There is no might or power except with Allah (Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh).’”]"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 3666 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3666

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 بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، قَالَ مَا نَهَضَ مَلَكٌ مِنَ الأَرْضِ حَتَّى قَالَ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ ‏.‏

“No angel has risen from the earth until he said: ‘There is no might or power except with Allah (Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh).’”]

Narrated by [Safwan bin Sulaim said:

Context

In this hadith, Safwan bin Sulaim narrates that no angel rises from the earth without first declaring that there is no might or power except with Allah (ﷺ). This statement emphasizes the absolute dependence of all creation on Allah's strength and authority. It serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing Allah's power in our lives and the universe.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, acknowledging that all strength and ability come from Allah can help us remain humble and focused. When facing challenges, we can remind ourselves that true power lies in our reliance on Allah, which can provide comfort and strength during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Divine Assistance because it highlights the necessity of recognizing Allah's power and seeking His help in all matters.

Supplication Divine Assistance

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وَمَا مِنَّآ إِلَّا لَهُۥ مَقَامٌۭ مَّعْلُومٌۭ

[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّآ ءَاتِى ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ عَبْدًۭا

There is no one in the heavens and earth but that he comes to the Most Merciful as a servant.

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Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

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شَهِدَ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّهُۥ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ وَأُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْعِلْمِ قَآئِمًۢا بِٱلْقِسْطِ ۚ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ

Allah witnesses that there is no deity except Him, and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is] maintaining [creation] in justice. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

سُورَةُ النَّمۡلِ

An-Naml (The Ant)

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۩ Sajdah

ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ رَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ ۩

Allah - there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Great Throne."

قُل لَّا يَعْلَمُ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ٱلْغَيْبَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ۚ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَ أَيَّانَ يُبْعَثُونَ

Say, "None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah, and they do not perceive when they will be resurrected."

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This hadith is #3666 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Sahih and narrated by [Safwan bin Sulaim said:.

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