What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3772 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Virtues), narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:, states: "that Abu Bakr entered upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), so he said: "You are Allah's 'Atiq from the Fire." From that day on he was called 'Atiq."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 3772 in the Book of Chapters on Virtues.

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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 الأَنْصَارِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْنٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ طَلْحَةَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ أَبَا بَكْرٍ، دَخَلَ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَنْتَ عَتِيقُ اللَّهِ مِنَ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَيَوْمَئِذٍ سُمِّيَ عَتِيقًا ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى بَعْضُهُمْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ مَعْنٍ وَقَالَ عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ‏.‏

that Abu Bakr entered upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), so he said: "You are Allah's 'Atiq from the Fire." From that day on he was called 'Atiq.

Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Bakr is referred to as 'Atiq, meaning 'the freed one,' after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ declares him free from the Fire. This moment signifies the high regard in which Abu Bakr was held and his close relationship with the Prophet.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring individuals who embody faith and righteousness. It encourages communities to uplift and support their leaders and those who contribute positively to society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Figures and Prophetic Biography because it discusses the significant status of Abu Bakr in Islamic history and his relationship with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Historical Figures Prophetic Biography