Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3806

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، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الطُّفَيْلِ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِي سَرِيْحَةَ، أَوْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ شَكَّ شُعْبَةُ - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ كُنْتُ مَوْلاَهُ فَعَلِيٌّ مَوْلاَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَى شُعْبَةُ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ مَيْمُونٍ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَأَبُو سَرِيحَةَ هُوَ حُذَيْفَةُ بْنُ أَسِيدٍ صَاحِبُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
from the Prophet (ﷺ): "For whomever I am his Mawla then 'Ali is his Mawla."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Sarihah, or Zaid bin Arqam - Shu'bah had doubt:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the close relationship between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and Ali ibn Abi Talib. The statement 'For whomever I am his Mawla then Ali is his Mawla' signifies the importance of loyalty and support within the community of believers. It highlights Ali's esteemed position and the bonds of brotherhood established by the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages us to support and uplift those who are close to us, fostering a sense of community and loyalty. It reminds us to recognize the value of our relationships and to stand by those we care about.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Authority because it illustrates the importance of community bonds and the authority of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in guiding relationships.

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This hadith is #3806 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Sarihah, or Zaid bin Arqam - Shu'bah had doubt:.

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