What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3667 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Humaidah bint Yasir narrated from her grandmother Yusairah - and she was one of those who emigrated - she said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to us: ‘Hold fast to At-Tasbih, At-Tahlil, and At-Taqdis, and count them upon the fingertips, for indeed they shall be questioned, and they will be made to speak. And…"

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 3667 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3667

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 مُوسَى بْنُ حِزَامٍ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، فَقَالَ سَمِعْتُ هَانِئَ بْنَ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، حُمَيْضَةَ بِنْتِ يَاسِرٍ عَنْ جَدَّتِهَا، يُسَيْرَةَ وَكَانَتْ مِنَ الْمُهَاجِرَاتِ قَالَتْ قَالَ لَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُنَّ بِالتَّسْبِيحِ وَالتَّهْلِيلِ وَالتَّقْدِيسِ وَاعْقِدْنَ بِالأَنَامِلِ فَإِنَّهُنَّ مَسْئُولاَتٌ مُسْتَنْطَقَاتٌ وَلاَ تَغْفُلْنَ فَتَنْسَيْنَ الرَّحْمَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ إِنَّمَا نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ هَانِئِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ وَقَدْ رَوَى مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَبِيعَةَ عَنْ هَانِئِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to us: ‘Hold fast to At-Tasbih, At-Tahlil, and At-Taqdis, and count them upon the fingertips, for indeed they shall be questioned, and they will be made to speak. And do not become heedless, so that you forget about the Mercy (of Allah).’”

Narrated by Humaidah bint Yasir narrated from her grandmother Yusairah - and she was one of those who emigrated - she said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises women to engage in dhikr (remembrance) using their fingertips as a means of accountability. This highlights the importance of actively remembering Allah and being mindful of one's spiritual state. The emphasis on not becoming heedless serves as a reminder of the constant need for spiritual awareness.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate dhikr into their daily routines, using reminders such as counting on fingers to maintain focus on their spiritual practices. It serves as a guide to remain mindful of Allah's presence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) because it emphasizes the practice of remembering Allah and the importance of being aware of one's spiritual duties.

Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)