What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3929 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Virtues), narrated by Narrated Thabit:, states: "from Anas, similar to the previous narration of Ibrahim bin Ya'qub, and he did not mention in it: "And the Prophet (ﷺ) took it from Jibra'il.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3929 in the Book of Chapters on Virtues.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3929

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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، عَنْ مَيْمُونٍ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ يَعْقُوبَ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ وَأَخَذَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ جِبْرِيلَ ‏.‏

from Anas, similar to the previous narration of Ibrahim bin Ya'qub, and he did not mention in it: "And the Prophet (ﷺ) took it from Jibra'il."

Narrated by Narrated Thabit:

Context

This narration discusses the transmission of knowledge and the authenticity of hadith. It emphasizes the importance of reliable sources in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of Jibril (Gabriel) indicates the divine origin of the knowledge being conveyed, underscoring the sacred responsibility of those who narrate hadith.

Modern Application

In today's world, this highlights the importance of verifying information and ensuring that knowledge is passed down accurately. It encourages individuals to seek authentic sources in their learning and to be mindful of the integrity of the information they share.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the reliability of narrations concerning the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith