Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3725

Chapters on Virtues
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا الأَنْصَارِيُّ، إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مُوسَى حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، حَدَّثَنِي الزُّهْرِيُّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ أَوَّلُ مَا ابْتُدِئَ بِهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ النُّبُوَّةِ حِينَ أَرَادَ اللَّهُ كَرَامَتَهُ وَرَحْمَةَ الْعِبَادِ بِهِ أَنْ لاَ يَرَى شَيْئًا إِلاَّ جَاءَتْ مِثْلَ فَلَقِ الصُّبْحِ فَمَكَثَ عَلَى ذَلِكَ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ أَنْ يَمْكُثَ وَحُبِّبَ إِلَيْهِ الْخَلْوَةُ فَلَمْ يَكُنْ شَيْءٌ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ أَنْ يَخْلُوَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏
"The first of what the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) initiated with of Prophethood, when Allah wanted to honor him and grant His mercy upon His creatures, was that he would not see anything (in a dream) except that it would occur like the break of dawn. So he continued upon that for as long as Allah willed for him to continue, and seclusion was made beloved to him, such that there was not anything more beloved to him than being alone."
Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

This hadith narrates the early experiences of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during his Prophethood. It describes how he would receive visions that were clear and truthful, akin to the break of dawn. This period of divine revelation was marked by a preference for solitude, indicating the significance of reflection and connection with Allah.

Modern Application

In our fast-paced lives, taking time for solitude and reflection can help us reconnect with our purpose and spirituality. This practice can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of our faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it highlights the initial stages of the Prophet's (ﷺ) Prophethood and his unique experiences with divine communication.

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This hadith is #3725 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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