Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3924

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ الْجَعْدِ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ مَرَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَمِعَتْ أُمِّي أُمُّ سُلَيْمٍ صَوْتَهُ فَقَالَتْ بِأَبِي أَنْتَ وَأُمِّي يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أُنَيْسٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَدَعَا لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثَلاَثَ دَعَوَاتٍ قَدْ رَأَيْتُ مِنْهُنَّ اثْنَيْنِ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَأَنَا أَرْجُو الثَّالِثَةَ فِي الآخِرَةِ ‏. هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ مِنْ غَيْرِ وَجْهٍ عَنْ أَنَسٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed by, so my mother, Umm Sulaim, heard his voice and said: 'May my father and mother be ransomed for you, O Messenger of Allah. This is Unais.' So the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicated for me with three supplications, and I have seem two of them in the world, and I hope for the third in the Hereafter."
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, Anas bin Malik narrates a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) passed by his mother, Umm Sulaim, who expressed her admiration for him. The Prophet (ﷺ) then made three supplications for Anas, of which he witnessed two being fulfilled in his lifetime, while he hopes for the third in the Hereafter. This highlights the significance of supplication and the blessings that can come from the Prophet's prayers.

Modern Application

In today's world, making dua is a powerful way to seek guidance and support in our lives. People often turn to prayer during difficult times, asking for help, healing, or clarity in their decisions. This hadith reminds us of the importance of sincere supplication and the hope that it brings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the act of the Prophet (ﷺ) making supplications for Anas, showcasing the importance of prayer in the lives of believers.

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This hadith is #3924 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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