What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3671 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by `Asim bin Kulaib Al-Jarmi narrated from his father, from his grandfather, who said:, states: "“I entered upon the Prophet (ﷺ) while he was praying and he had placed his left hand on his left thigh, and he had placed his right hand on his right thigh, and clasped his fingers, and extended his i…"

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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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Chapters on Supplication

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُفْيَانَ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَعْدَانَ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَاصِمُ بْنُ كُلَيْبٍ الْجَرْمِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يُصَلِّي وَقَدْ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ الْيُسْرَى عَلَى فَخِذِهِ الْيُسْرَى وَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ الْيُمْنَى عَلَى فَخِذِهِ الْيُمْنَى وَقَبَضَ أَصَابِعَهُ وَبَسَطَ السَّبَّابَةَ وَهُوَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏

“I entered upon the Prophet (ﷺ) while he was praying and he had placed his left hand on his left thigh, and he had placed his right hand on his right thigh, and clasped his fingers, and extended his index finger, and he was saying: ‘O changer of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion (Yā muqallibal-qulūbi thabbit qalbī `alā dīnik).’”

Narrated by `Asim bin Kulaib Al-Jarmi narrated from his father, from his grandfather, who said:

Context

In this hadith, a man witnessed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) praying while making a heartfelt supplication to Allah to keep his heart firm in faith. This illustrates the importance of prayer and the need for divine support in maintaining one's faith.

Modern Application

In modern life, individuals can benefit from making personal supplications during prayer, asking for guidance and strength in their faith. This practice can enhance one's spiritual connection and resilience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it highlights the significance of prayer and seeking Allah's assistance in maintaining faith.

Prayer Supplication