What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3733 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Virtues), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would repeat a statement three times so that it could be understood."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3733 in the Book of Chapters on Virtues.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3733

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو قُتَيْبَةَ، سَلْمُ بْنُ قُتَيْبَةَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُثَنَّى، عَنْ ثُمَامَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُعِيدُ الْكَلِمَةَ ثَلاَثًا لِتُعْقَلَ عَنْهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ إِنَّمَا نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُثَنَّى ‏.‏

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would repeat a statement three times so that it could be understood.

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated effective communication by repeating statements three times to ensure understanding. This practice reflects his commitment to clarity and respect in interactions with others. By emphasizing the importance of clear communication, the hadith serves as a guide for how to convey messages in a way that is considerate and effective.

Modern Application

In modern communication, whether in personal or professional settings, repeating key points can help ensure that messages are understood. This practice can enhance relationships and reduce misunderstandings, promoting a culture of respect and clarity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the Prophet's method of ensuring clarity and understanding in his interactions.

Prophetic Conduct Respectful Communication