Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3921

Chapters on Virtues
Hasan

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، قَال حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ الثَّقَفِيُّ، قَال أَخْبَرَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ ضَمَّنِي إِلَيْهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْهُ الْحِكْمَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pulled me close to him and said: 'O Allah, teach him Al-Hikmah (wisdom)."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses a prayer for Ibn Abbas, asking Allah to grant him wisdom. This moment illustrates the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding, as well as the Prophet's role in nurturing the next generation of scholars.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to seek knowledge and wisdom in our own lives. It encourages us to pray for understanding and to value the pursuit of education as a means of personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom and Knowledge because it emphasizes the significance of acquiring wisdom and the Prophet's encouragement in this pursuit.

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This hadith is #3921 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:.

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