Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3927

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 زَيْدُ بْنُ أَخْزَمَ الطَّائِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي نَصْرٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ كَنَّانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِبَقْلَةٍ كُنْتُ أَجْتَنِيهَا ‏. هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ جَابِرٍ الْجُعْفِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي نَصْرٍ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو نَصْرٍ هُوَ خَيْثَمَةُ بْنُ أَبِي خَيْثَمَةَ الْبَصْرِيُّ رَوَى عَنْ أَنَسٍ أَحَادِيثَ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) gave me my Kunyah because of a plant that I used to care for."
Narrated by Narrated Anas :

Context

In this hadith, Anas narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gave him a nickname based on a plant he tended to. This reflects the Prophet's personal touch in his interactions and his ability to connect with individuals on a personal level, fostering a sense of belonging and identity within the community.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of personal connections and the thoughtful gestures we can make in our interactions with others. It encourages us to be mindful of how we address and relate to those around us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Etiquette of Naming because it showcases the Prophet's role in shaping identities and the significance of thoughtful naming practices.

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This hadith is #3927 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas :.

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