Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3935

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 بِشْرُ بْنُ آدَمَ ابْنُ بِنْتِ أَزْهَرَ السَّمَّانِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَلْدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْعَالِيَةِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مِمَّنْ أَنْتَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ قُلْتُ مِنْ دَوْسٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ مَا كُنْتُ أُرَى أَنَّ فِي دَوْسٍ أَحَدًا فِيهِ خَيْرٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو خَلْدَةَ اسْمُهُ خَالِدُ بْنُ دِينَارٍ وَأَبُو الْعَالِيَةِ اسْمُهُ رُفَيْعٌ ‏.‏
"The Prophet (ﷺ) said to me: 'Who are you from?' I said: 'From Daws.' He said: 'I did not used think there was anyone from Daws in whom there was good.'"
Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expressed surprise at the goodness found in the people of Daws, indicating a preconceived notion about them. This interaction highlights the importance of not judging others based on stereotypes and recognizing the potential for goodness in everyone.

Modern Application

In our diverse communities, it is essential to challenge our assumptions about others. This hadith encourages us to look beyond stereotypes and appreciate the unique qualities and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it serves as a reminder to avoid prejudgment and to recognize the inherent goodness in all people.

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This hadith is #3935 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:.

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