Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3824

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِعَلِيٍّ ‏ "‏ أَنْتَ مِنِّي بِمَنْزِلَةِ هَارُونَ مِنْ مُوسَى إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ لاَ نَبِيَّ بَعْدِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ سَعْدٍ وَزَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَأُمِّ سَلَمَةَ ‏.‏
that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to 'Ali: "You are to me in the position that Harun was to Musa, except that there is no Prophet after me."
Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) draws a parallel between Ali and Harun, indicating Ali's close relationship with him. This statement underscores Ali's important role within the early Muslim community, highlighting his position as a trusted companion and leader. The hadith also reinforces the idea that while Ali holds a significant status, the finality of prophethood rests with Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

Understanding the roles of key figures in Islamic history can inspire individuals today to appreciate the importance of leadership and guidance within their communities. It encourages followers to seek knowledge and support from those who are knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Prophetic Authority because it establishes Ali's significant position in relation to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while affirming the finality of prophethood.

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This hadith is #3824 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:.

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