Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3722

Chapters on Virtues
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، بُنْدَارٌ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَزْرَةُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِلْبَاءُ بْنُ أَحْمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو زَيْدِ بْنُ أَخْطَبَ، قَالَ مَسَحَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَدَهُ عَلَى وَجْهِي وَدَعَا لِي قَالَ عَزْرَةُ إِنَّهُ عَاشَ مِائَةً وَعِشْرِينَ سَنَةً وَلَيْسَ فِي رَأْسِهِ إِلاَّ شَعَرَاتٌ بِيضٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو زَيْدٍ اسْمُهُ عَمْرُو بْنُ أَخْطَبَ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wiped his hand over my face and supplicated for me." 'Azrah (one of the narrators) said: "Indeed he lived for one-hundred and twenty years, and there weren't upon his head except for a few small grey hairs."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Zaid bin Akhtab:

Context

Abu Zaid bin Akhtab narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) wiped his hand over his face and made a supplication for him. This act of kindness and blessing reflects the Prophet's compassion and the significance of prayer in the lives of his companions. Such moments highlight the personal connection between the Prophet and those around him.

Modern Application

In today's world, small acts of kindness, such as offering a prayer or a blessing to someone, can have a profound impact. This hadith encourages us to engage in such gestures, fostering a sense of community and support.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings of Allah and Prophet Muhammad because it illustrates the Prophet's compassionate nature and the blessings associated with his supplications.

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This hadith is #3722 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Zaid bin Akhtab:.

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