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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3817

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ الرُّومِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ سُوَيْدِ بْنِ غَفَلَةَ، عَنِ الصُّنَابِحِيِّ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَنَا دَارُ الْحِكْمَةِ وَعَلِيٌّ بَابُهَا ‏"‏ ‏. هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ مُنْكَرٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى بَعْضُهُمْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ شَرِيكٍ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرُوا فِيهِ عَنِ الصُّنَابِحِيِّ وَلاَ نَعْرِفُ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ احِدٍ مِنَ الثِّقَاتِ غير شَرِيكٍ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏
that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "I am the house of wisdom, and 'Ali is its door."
Narrated by Narrated 'Ali:

Context

This hadith expresses the profound relationship between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and Ali ibn Abi Talib, indicating that the Prophet is the 'house of wisdom' and Ali is its door. This metaphor emphasizes the significance of knowledge and guidance in Islam, suggesting that understanding the faith is closely tied to the teachings and character of the Prophet and his family.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to seek wisdom and knowledge from reliable sources, particularly from those who are knowledgeable in Islamic teachings. It highlights the importance of mentorship and guidance in personal development.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom because it emphasizes the connection between the Prophet as a source of wisdom and Ali as a key figure in accessing that wisdom.

Wisdom

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #3817 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Ali:.

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