Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3746

Chapters on Virtues
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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ سَمِعْتُهُ يَخْطُبُ، يَقُولُ مَاتَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ ابْنُ ثَلاَثٍ وَسِتِّينَ وَأَبُو بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرُ وَأَنَا ابْنُ ثَلاَثٍ وَسِتِّينَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
that he heard Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan giving a Khutbah, saying: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) died when he was sixty-three years old, and so did Abu Bakr and 'Umar, and I am sixty-three years old."
Narrated by Narrated Jabir :

Context

In this hadith, Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan recalls a moment during a sermon where he reflects on the ages at which significant figures, including the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Abu Bakr, and Umar, passed away. All three were sixty-three years old, which emphasizes the importance of their leadership and the impact they had during their lifetimes. This moment serves as a reminder of the legacy left by these historical figures.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their own lives and the legacies they wish to leave behind. It serves as a reminder that life is finite and that one should strive to make a positive impact during their time on earth, much like the revered figures mentioned.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Figures and Prophet Muhammad because it discusses the ages of prominent leaders in Islam, highlighting their significance in Islamic history.

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This hadith is #3746 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Jabir :.

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